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title: "Palletised Load System (PLS) - CAN"
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# Palletised Load System (PLS) - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-710a21a7-f35f-4ad6-82b3-12f77faa0887

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has completed its procurement process for the Palletised Load System (PLS) under the VST PLS Rapid Acquisition Project. This contract falls under the transport equipment industry category and utilises a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure above threshold. With a procurement value of £234,440,286, it covers a contract period from 31 March 2024 to 11 December 2024. The tender process concluded with the award made on 11 December 2023, and the official award notice was published on 23 September 2024.

This procurement presents substantial business opportunities for large-scale companies specialising in transport equipment. Companies like Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles UK, who are involved as suppliers, are ideal candidates for such contracts due to their experience with military vehicles and large logistical projects. While smaller enterprises and VCSEs were not targeted in this procurement, large enterprises can benefit significantly through participation, innovation, and further development in the defence sector by fulfilling complex and significant contracts like the PLS project, fostering growth and reinforcing industry leadership.

## Notice

VST PLS Rapid Acquisition Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdaea40-fc5c-4e52-b248-0c0b66437123 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 11 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,440,286 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £234,440,286 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHEINMETALL MAN MILITARY VEHICLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 14:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdaea40-fc5c-4e52-b248-0c0b66437123
- 12 Jun 2025 at 14:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdaea40-fc5c-4e52-b248-0c0b66437123
- 12 Jun 2025 at 14:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdaea40-fc5c-4e52-b248-0c0b66437123
- 23 Sep 2024 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdaea40-fc5c-4e52-b248-0c0b66437123

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdaea40-fc5c-4e52-b248-0c0b66437123
  12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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