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Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and Associated Equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 May 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and Associated Equipment." This contract, aimed at the services industry, falls under the repair and maintenance category. The awarded contract is set to start on 17 April 2025 and will extend for a period of three years. MEL Aviation Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £2,496,690.14 excluding VAT, with the possibility of increasing to £3,200,000.00. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, as MEL Aviation Ltd is the sole provider capable of fulfilling the technical requirements.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in technical support services in the defence sector. Companies with expertise in repair, maintenance, and calibration of specialised equipment, such as gas cylinder charging trolleys, would find this contract beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises operating within the UK and possessing unique technical capabilities or industry niche expertise could leverage opportunities like these to expand their service portfolios and establish themselves further in the defence industry market.

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Notice Title

Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

Contract 714085455 'Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and Associated Equipment' has been awarded to MEL Aviation Ltd for the term of 3 years commencing on 17 April 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Contract has been awarded to MEL Aviation Ltd for the support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys for a period of 3 years from 17/04/2025 - 16/04/2028. MEL Aviation Ltd are responsible for 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. The award value of this contract is PS2,496,690.14 ex VAT and may increase up to a maximum of PS3,200,000.00 ex VAT

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051799
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022861-2025
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
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
£2,496,690 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 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
Bethany Jones
Contact Email
bethany.jones300@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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