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title: "Aircraft and Portable Weigh Equipment Contract Notice"
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# Aircraft and Portable Weigh Equipment Contract Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f89516a4-85ee-43fa-b98d-bdf2514a704d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "Aircraft and Portable Weigh Equipment Contract Notice" for weighing machinery and scales, with a total value of £2,000,000. The procurement method is selective, involving a restricted procedure with a tender period ending on 31st March 2023. The contract period spans from 22nd December 2023 to 22nd December 2026. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs and the buying organisation is located in Bristol, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in weighing machinery and scales to compete for a significant contract with the Ministry of Defence. SMEs particularly stand to benefit from this opportunity. The procurement process is currently in the stage of accepting selective bids, allowing eligible businesses to contribute to the supply of aircraft and portable weigh equipment. The contract's multi-lot nature provides scope for businesses of varying sizes and expertise to engage with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

AIRCRAFT WEIGH EQUIPMENT (AWE) & PORTABLE AIR FREIGHT WEIGH EQUIPMENT (PAFWE), This opportunity is split into two requirements, the first will be the AWE requirement and this will be followed by the PAFWE requirement and will possibly be awarded as a multi lot contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c15297-07a0-4f73-b84c-7f02d6d9c7a0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2023 - 22 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42923000 - Weighing machinery and scales

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c15297-07a0-4f73-b84c-7f02d6d9c7a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c15297-07a0-4f73-b84c-7f02d6d9c7a0
  2nd March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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