---
title: "Contract Amendment Notice - 705985450-Provision of containers to support the RN's developing concept of NavyPODS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0496c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-08-30"
---

# Contract Amendment Notice - 705985450-Provision of containers to support the RN's developing concept of NavyPODS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496c6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently issued a contract amendment notice concerning the provision of standard freight containers to support the Royal Navy's developing concept of NavyPODS (Persistently Operationally Deployable Systems). This falls under the industry category of goods, specifically standard freight containers, and is located in the Portsmouth region (UKJ31). The procurement process is currently at the award update stage. The initial contract has been extended by three months due to unforeseen supply chain delays, with the new contract expiration set for 29 November 2024. The procurement process engaged Force Development Services Ltd as the supplier, and the current contract value stands at £1,456,242.80 GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of standard freight containers, particularly those that can offer reliability and agility in meeting supply chain demands. SMEs specializing in container production or related logistics services will find this contract especially attractive, as it underscores a substantial need within the defence sector. Moreover, collaborating with the MoD and supporting the Royal Navy's operational requirements can foster long-term, strategic business growth and potentially open doors to future defence contracts.

### Lot Information

705985450-Provision of containers to support the RN's developing concept of NavyPODS

Purchase of containers to support the Royal Navy's developing concept of NavyPODS (Persistently Operationally Deployable Systems). Contract extension of 3 months, new expiry date of 29/11/24. There are no changes to any other contract details and no financial uplift associated with this extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027755-2024 |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 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

- 30 Aug 2024 at 11:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027755-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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