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title: "Procurement of Lifting and Moving Equipment - Early Engagement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2024-08-22"
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# Procurement of Lifting and Moving Equipment - Early Engagement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ac85d3e-3c81-4fd4-a826-2e2857763bc7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage of procuring lifting and moving equipment for ISO containers. This procurement process is currently in the early engagement phase, with a key engagement end date set for 30th September 2024. The procurement falls under the industry category of lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery, classified by CPV code 42418000. The location for the delivery of goods is designated as Bristol, BS34 8JH, in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Business users should note the procurement method involves a tender process, and the authority is seeking initial engagement to gather information and requirements from interested parties. The intent is communicated through an early engagement notice published on 22nd August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), to participate and potentially grow their business by supplying essential equipment to a prominent government entity. Companies specialising in the manufacture and supply of lifting and moving machinery will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in the early stages allows businesses to influence the project's specifications and build relationships with the Ministry of Defence, potentially leading to long-term collaborations and further procurement opportunities. The ongoing planning stage indicates the government is open to receiving input and fostering competitive participation from a diverse range of suppliers.

## Notice

This is an early engagement notice requesting information for a requirement for the Authority to procure Lifting and Moving equipment for ISO Containers. SOTR for equipment is attached to this notice - any issues please contact huw.davies140@mod.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cbb35c-99ed-44ff-bdb5-6a2d0dd08b3c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 09:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cbb35c-99ed-44ff-bdb5-6a2d0dd08b3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cbb35c-99ed-44ff-bdb5-6a2d0dd08b3c
  22nd August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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