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title: "Voluntary Transparency Notice - Provision of Portaloos for British Forces Gibraltar"
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# Voluntary Transparency Notice - Provision of Portaloos for British Forces Gibraltar

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf90e587-67bb-4444-86a7-df8dcd60cb58

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the provision of portaloo hire and servicing for British Forces Gibraltar, as detailed in the tender titled "Voluntary Transparency Notice - Provision of Portaloos for British Forces Gibraltar". This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically under the CPV classification for chemical toilets. The tender period is set to close on 14th July 2022, while the contract is anticipated to commence on 31st July 2022 and run until 31st July 2026. This is a single source procurement process with a value of £79,000, aimed at maintaining up to three semi-permanent facilities in Gibraltar and accommodating short-notice requests for additional capacity.

This opportunity presents a unique prospect for businesses specialising in portable sanitation solutions, particularly those able to deliver services in Gibraltar or have an established presence in the area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could greatly benefit from this contract, given the Ministry of Defence's findings that only Portman's Ltd can provide the necessary services locally. Competitors capable of meeting the requirements for short-notice delivery and ongoing maintenance of portaloo facilities are encouraged to express their interest and engage with this tender.

## Notice

This voluntary transparency notice is to notify potential suppliers of the Authority's intention to award a single sourced contract to Portman's Ltd, for the supply of portaloo hire and servicing across the MoD estate in British Forces Gibraltar. The supplier shall be responsible for delivering and maintaining up to three semi-permanent facilities within Gibraltar and be required to deliver short notice requests for surge portaloo capacity and servicing. The Authority has conducted market research and found only Portman's Ltd able to deliver this service locally. This notice is published in order to confirm the Authority's market research by inviting suppliers to express an interest in the requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc265b86-d6f6-423b-8478-84dc862fff46 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Below threshold - Single Source |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GIBRALTAR |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | GX11 1AA |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24955000 - Chemical toilets

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 07:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc265b86-d6f6-423b-8478-84dc862fff46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc265b86-d6f6-423b-8478-84dc862fff46
  1st July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1ec6881-6e9d-4e1f-a2ca-5a70957b4932
  Competitive Contract Notice (below threshold Voluntary Transparency Notice) for the provision of portaloos for British Forces Gibraltar. The requirement is for an enabling agreement for the supply and maintenance of portaloos for British Forces Gibraltar.

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