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712520450 - Brize Norton Passenger Baggage Handling

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jun 2025 at 14:37

Tender

16 Oct 2024 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a contract involving the modernisation of the baggage handling hall at RAF Brize Norton. The process was carried out using a restricted procedure under the procurement category of goods, specifically targeting baggage-handling equipment. The project, which was in the award stage as of 20th June 2025, involved provision of technical design services, supply, management, and installation of equipment. Located in the UKJ14 region, the project has been awarded to Robson Handling Technology Ltd. The contract became active on 5th June 2025, with a total value of £229,101 GBP.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in baggage-handling systems, technical design, and equipment supply. It particularly suits small to medium-sized enterprises capable of engaging in selective procurement processes within the defence industry. Such contracts can serve as catalysts for business growth by establishing partnerships with prominent public sector entities such as the Ministry of Defence and potentially leading to further dealings in complex equipment logistics and management. The use of an electronic submission method suggests a streamlined process, encouraging bids from tech-savvy firms with the capability to handle digital contract demands.

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Notice Title

712520450 - Brize Norton Passenger Baggage Handling

Notice Description

The Authority has awarded a contract for a one off requirement for modernisation of the baggage handling hall in the terminal at RAF Brize Norton. The requirement includes provision of technical design services, supply, management and installation of the equipment and other associated work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has awarded a contract for a one off requirement for modernisation of the baggage handling hall in the terminal at RAF Brize Norton. The requirement includes provision of technical design services, supply, management and installation of the equipment and other associated work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034142-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34961000 - Baggage-handling system

34961100 - Baggage-handling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,691,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,691,667 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£229,101 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Karen Wiley
Contact Email
karen.wiley895@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBSON HANDLING TECHNOLOGY

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