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title: "Freight Handling Facility - Material Handling Solution - Request for Information"
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# Freight Handling Facility - Material Handling Solution - Request for Information

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab4feb0a-9d65-4dcb-a231-44928ae5bdba

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Material Handling Solution (MHS) at the new Freight Handling Facility (FHF) located at RAF Brize Norton. The tender, titled "Freight Handling Facility - Material Handling Solution - Request for Information", was initiated on 26th January 2022, with an engagement end date set for 25th February 2022. This procurement process falls under the category of cargo handling and storage services, under the CPV classification code 63100000, and targets businesses that can fulfil the requirements outlined in the associated documentation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, material handling, and related services, aiming to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with experience in providing cargo handling solutions, storage services, or technical support for similar facilities would be ideally placed to compete. Engaging with this opportunity allows businesses to potentially establish long-term contracts and partnerships within the defence sector, contributing to growth and expansion within this niche market.

## Notice

The Air Commodities Delivery Team within the Ministry of Defence, hereafter referred to as the Authority, is exploring the market for a requirement for the procurement and support of a Material Handling Solution (MHS) for a new Freight Handling Facility (FHF) at RAF Brize Norton. Please see attached documents to this notice - Request for Information - Annex A - User Requirement Document - Annex B - Concept Proposal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43025e2f-0e4b-409d-a9d3-53bcdfd867e0 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| 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 | ABBEYWOOD, 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 15:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43025e2f-0e4b-409d-a9d3-53bcdfd867e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43025e2f-0e4b-409d-a9d3-53bcdfd867e0
  26th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f158e2b-1553-4a9a-9f63-1c6d81085067
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1193f55b-7f3f-4c48-a752-fbc2c170e099
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d532daf-0dcc-4d26-ab74-86e4917155ab
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