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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Feb 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the procurement process for the support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and associated equipment. This contract, titled "Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and Associated Equipment," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons outlined in Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract, awarded to MEL Aviation Ltd, commenced on 27th February 2025 and will continue for three years, with the scope including scheduled and ad-hoc repairs, maintenance, calibration tests, post-design services, and modification support related to the gas cylinder equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in technical support and equipment maintenance. The contract requires a high level of technical knowledge, as MEL Aviation Ltd, the awardee, serves as the Design Organisation, Engineering Authority, and Subject Matter Expert for the trolleys. Enterprises with capabilities in providing similar niche technical services could find lucrative opportunities by partnering or subcontracting with larger firms like MEL Aviation Ltd. The focus on maintaining sophisticated equipment ensures a demand for specialised skills, fostering business growth within the defence sector's maintenance and repair industry.

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Notice Title

mod.gov.uk

Notice Description

Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and Associated Equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and Associated Equipment

Procurement Information

The Commodities Team with Logistics, Services & Commodities (LSC), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a Contract to MEL Aviation Ltd for the Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys for 3 years from 2025 to 2028. It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for technical reasons. MEL Aviation Ltd are the Design Organisation (DO), Engineering Authority (EA) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and responsible in providing technical support to complete scheduled/ad-hoc repairs, maintenance and calibration tests as well as Post Design Services and Modification support to ensure the safe working and continued efficiency of the Gas Cylinder Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e84a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007367-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,588,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Bethany Jones
Contact Email
bethany.depledge100@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEL AVIATION

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