Tender

Voluntary Transparency Notice - Provision of Portaloos for British Forces Gibraltar

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Jul 2022 at 07:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the provision of portaloo hire and servicing for British Forces Gibraltar, as detailed in the tender titled "Voluntary Transparency Notice - Provision of Portaloos for British Forces Gibraltar". This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically under the CPV classification for chemical toilets. The tender period is set to close on 14th July 2022, while the contract is anticipated to commence on 31st July 2022 and run until 31st July 2026. This is a single source procurement process with a value of £79,000, aimed at maintaining up to three semi-permanent facilities in Gibraltar and accommodating short-notice requests for additional capacity.

This opportunity presents a unique prospect for businesses specialising in portable sanitation solutions, particularly those able to deliver services in Gibraltar or have an established presence in the area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could greatly benefit from this contract, given the Ministry of Defence's findings that only Portman's Ltd can provide the necessary services locally. Competitors capable of meeting the requirements for short-notice delivery and ongoing maintenance of portaloo facilities are encouraged to express their interest and engage with this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Transparency Notice - Provision of Portaloos for British Forces Gibraltar

Notice Description

This voluntary transparency notice is to notify potential suppliers of the Authority's intention to award a single sourced contract to Portman's Ltd, for the supply of portaloo hire and servicing across the MoD estate in British Forces Gibraltar. The supplier shall be responsible for delivering and maintaining up to three semi-permanent facilities within Gibraltar and be required to deliver short notice requests for surge portaloo capacity and servicing. The Authority has conducted market research and found only Portman's Ltd able to deliver this service locally. This notice is published in order to confirm the Authority's market research by inviting suppliers to express an interest in the requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf90e587-67bb-4444-86a7-df8dcd60cb58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc265b86-d6f6-423b-8478-84dc862fff46
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Below threshold - Single Source
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24955000 - Chemical toilets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Thomas Stanway
Contact Email
thomas.stanway101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GIBRALTAR
Postcode
GX11 1AA
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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