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title: "705985450-Provision of containers to support the RN's developing concept of NavyPODS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041abb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-11-17"
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# 705985450-Provision of containers to support the RN's developing concept of NavyPODS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041abb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of containers to support the Royal Navy's developing concept of NavyPODS. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, with a contract value of £1,456,242.80. The contract was signed on 16th November 2023, and the contract period extends until 31st March 2024. The supplier, Force Development Services Ltd, based in Fareham, is responsible for fulfilling the contract.

This procurement opportunity presents business growth potential for companies specialised in supplying standard freight containers. Businesses with expertise in supporting naval operations and developing deployable systems may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement process has reached the award stage, offering an active contract for interested suppliers. The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, is the contracting authority overseeing this opportunity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - NavyX & OCTO

Purchase of 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/034060-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,456,242 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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

- 17 Nov 2023 at 10:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034060-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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