Planning

Freight Handling Facility - Material Handling Solution - Request for Information

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

26 Jan 2022 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Material Handling Solution (MHS) at the new Freight Handling Facility (FHF) located at RAF Brize Norton. The tender, titled "Freight Handling Facility - Material Handling Solution - Request for Information", was initiated on 26th January 2022, with an engagement end date set for 25th February 2022. This procurement process falls under the category of cargo handling and storage services, under the CPV classification code 63100000, and targets businesses that can fulfil the requirements outlined in the associated documentation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, material handling, and related services, aiming to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with experience in providing cargo handling solutions, storage services, or technical support for similar facilities would be ideally placed to compete. Engaging with this opportunity allows businesses to potentially establish long-term contracts and partnerships within the defence sector, contributing to growth and expansion within this niche market.

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Notice Title

Freight Handling Facility - Material Handling Solution - Request for Information

Notice Description

The Air Commodities Delivery Team within the Ministry of Defence, hereafter referred to as the Authority, is exploring the market for a requirement for the procurement and support of a Material Handling Solution (MHS) for a new Freight Handling Facility (FHF) at RAF Brize Norton. Please see attached documents to this notice - Request for Information - Annex A - User Requirement Document - Annex B - Concept Proposal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab4feb0a-9d65-4dcb-a231-44928ae5bdba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43025e2f-0e4b-409d-a9d3-53bcdfd867e0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Rebecca Colbourne
Contact Email
desasac-comrclcontact@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABBEYWOOD, 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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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