Planning

Procurement of Lifting and Moving Equipment - Early Engagement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

22 Aug 2024 at 09:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage of procuring lifting and moving equipment for ISO containers. This procurement process is currently in the early engagement phase, with a key engagement end date set for 30th September 2024. The procurement falls under the industry category of lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery, classified by CPV code 42418000. The location for the delivery of goods is designated as Bristol, BS34 8JH, in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Business users should note the procurement method involves a tender process, and the authority is seeking initial engagement to gather information and requirements from interested parties. The intent is communicated through an early engagement notice published on 22nd August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), to participate and potentially grow their business by supplying essential equipment to a prominent government entity. Companies specialising in the manufacture and supply of lifting and moving machinery will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in the early stages allows businesses to influence the project's specifications and build relationships with the Ministry of Defence, potentially leading to long-term collaborations and further procurement opportunities. The ongoing planning stage indicates the government is open to receiving input and fostering competitive participation from a diverse range of suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Lifting and Moving Equipment - Early Engagement

Notice Description

This is an early engagement notice requesting information for a requirement for the Authority to procure Lifting and Moving equipment for ISO Containers. SOTR for equipment is attached to this notice - any issues please contact huw.davies140@mod.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ac85d3e-3c81-4fd4-a826-2e2857763bc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cbb35c-99ed-44ff-bdb5-6a2d0dd08b3c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
huw.davies140@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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