---
title: "705985450-Provision of 7 containers to support the RN's developing concept of NavyPODS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0388df"
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published: "2023-02-28"
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# 705985450-Provision of 7 containers to support the RN's developing concept of NavyPODS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0388df

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of 7 containers to support the Royal Navy's developing concept of NavyPODS. The contract, divided into two lots, was for standard freight containers and valued at £528,004.74 and £445,490.06. Force Development Services Ltd was the supplier for both lots. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of goods, particularly in the field of standard freight containers. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in providing support systems for military operations may find this tender well-suited for competition. The procurement stage was marked by active engagement, with clear submission and award deadlines set for potential bidders to participate in the process.

## Notice

Purchase of 7 containers to support the Royal Navy's developing concept of NavyPODS (Persistent Operationally Deployable Systems) LOT 1 - NavyX and OCTO LOT 2 - Navy Healthcare

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Navy X and OCTO

Purchase of 7 containers to support the Royal Navy's developing concept of NavyPODS (Persistent Operationally Deployable Systems)

Lot 2 - Navy Healthcare

Purchase of 7 containers to support the Royal Navy's developing concept of NavyPODS (Persistent Operationally Deployable Systems)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005787-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £1,208,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £973,494 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44613300 - Standard freight containers

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005787-2023
- 28 Nov 2022 at 16:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033692-2022
- 28 Nov 2022 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033685-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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