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Automated Pallet Handling Storage System Support F03 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 May 2025 at 14:10

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09 Apr 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Automated Pallet Handling Storage System Support F03 CAN". This contract falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category and relates to services for an Automated Pallet Handling Storage System. It begins with an initial six-year term and includes four potential additional option years. The process is currently in the award stage, following the award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons related to equipment obsolescence. This has been influenced by the specific technical knowledge held by the supplier, Logistex Ltd. Key milestones include the signing of the contract on 27th March 2025 for a revised value of £1,970,000. The awarded contract is considered active.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance, repair, and obsolescence management, particularly those with an established understanding of the intricacies associated with ageing systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with in-depth industry knowledge and the capability to provide continuous support, such as Logistex Ltd, demonstrated an advantageous position. This tender emphasises strategic growth for businesses that can offer specialised technical services and have the capability to work within the parameters of a single-source contract where competition is limited due to technical constraints.

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Notice Title

Automated Pallet Handling Storage System Support F03 CAN

Notice Description

Automated Pallet Handling Storage System Support Contract for an initial 6 year term, followed by 4 individual option years for the provision of support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Automated Pallet Handling Storage System Support Contract for an initial 6 year term, followed by 4 individual option years for the provision of support. Support is to include maintenance, repairs, provision of spares and obsolescence management. Support is to be provided 24/7, 365 days of the year.

Options: 4 option years, option to increase on-site support by an additional day per week if required.

Procurement Information

The Single Source route has been utilised in accordance with PCR 2015 Reg 32(2)(b)(ii) where competition is absent for technical reasons. The pallet handing system is severely impacted with obsolescence issues, and there is limited technical information available to develop the necessary documentation for a competition due to the age of the equipment. Logistex has acquired a knowledge of this aged equipment, built over an 11.5-year period, holding first-hand knowledge and experience of the obsolescence and issues that have surfaced through the maintenance of this equipment during a previous contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023350-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
SME

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
£875,016 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 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
Not specified
Contact Email
tansie.congdon100@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

LOGISTEX

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