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Palletised Load System (PLS) - CAN

Ministry of Defence

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has completed its procurement process for the Palletised Load System (PLS) under the VST PLS Rapid Acquisition Project. This contract falls under the transport equipment industry category and utilises a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure above threshold. With a procurement value of £234,440,286, it covers a contract period from 31 March 2024 to 11 December 2024. The tender process concluded with the award made on 11 December 2023, and the official award notice was published on 23 September 2024.

This procurement presents substantial business opportunities for large-scale companies specialising in transport equipment. Companies like Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles UK, who are involved as suppliers, are ideal candidates for such contracts due to their experience with military vehicles and large logistical projects. While smaller enterprises and VCSEs were not targeted in this procurement, large enterprises can benefit significantly through participation, innovation, and further development in the defence sector by fulfilling complex and significant contracts like the PLS project, fostering growth and reinforcing industry leadership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Palletised Load System (PLS) - CAN

Notice Description

VST PLS Rapid Acquisition Project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-710a21a7-f35f-4ad6-82b3-12f77faa0887
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdaea40-fc5c-4e52-b248-0c0b66437123
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£234,440,286 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£234,440,286 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 11 Dec 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles UK

Further Information

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