Tender

Provision of Logistics Movement Support Services for British Forces Cyprus and Sovereign Base Area

COMMERCIAL BRANCH

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Tender

12 Feb 2021 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Commercial Branch, which is soliciting tenders for the "Provision of Logistics Movement Support Services for British Forces Cyprus and Sovereign Base Area". This contract falls under the cargo handling services category and is valued at £38 million. The tender is currently open with a planned bid submission deadline on 12 April 2021. The services are required in Cyprus, and the procurement method adopted is an open procedure, providing an opportunity for a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in logistics and transportation services. Businesses with capabilities in freight transport, shipping agency, and postal services, as well as those providing heavy lift and aircraft handling equipment, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the moderate cyber risk profile, companies should also be prepared to complete a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire to demonstrate their compliance and security readiness.

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Notice Title

Provision of Logistics Movement Support Services for British Forces Cyprus and Sovereign Base Area

Notice Description

The Provision of Logistics Movement Support Services to British Forces Cyprus (BFC) and the Sovereign Base Area (SBA)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority have a requirement to provide Logistics Movement Support (LMS) services for British Forces Cyprus (BFC)/Sovereign Base Area(SBA) and wider defence and security operations within the region. This includes, but is not limited to Freight Transport and Haulage, Shipping Agency, Postal requirement for Customs Purposes, Cargo Clearance and to provide heavy lift and aircraft handling equipment, in order to move freight and equipment to various locations with the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) and the Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs).

Options: The Authority has the option, within its sole discretion, to extend the contract by up to two periods as detailed below: Option period 1 - 3 years Options period 2 - 2 years

Renewal: Future arrangements for renewal is not yet known.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0292ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002919-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

63110000 - Cargo handling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL BRANCH
Contact Name
Patricia Barnard
Contact Email
ukstratcomcomrclc2-16@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+357 25962707

Buyer Location

Locality
EPISKOPI
Postcode
BF1 2AS
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

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