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title: "Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and Associated Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051799"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-05-19"
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# Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and Associated Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051799

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and Associated Equipment." This contract, aimed at the services industry, falls under the repair and maintenance category. The awarded contract is set to start on 17 April 2025 and will extend for a period of three years. MEL Aviation Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £2,496,690.14 excluding VAT, with the possibility of increasing to £3,200,000.00. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, as MEL Aviation Ltd is the sole provider capable of fulfilling the technical requirements.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in technical support services in the defence sector. Companies with expertise in repair, maintenance, and calibration of specialised equipment, such as gas cylinder charging trolleys, would find this contract beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises operating within the UK and possessing unique technical capabilities or industry niche expertise could leverage opportunities like these to expand their service portfolios and establish themselves further in the defence industry market.

## Notice

Contract 714085455 'Support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys and Associated Equipment' has been awarded to MEL Aviation Ltd for the term of 3 years commencing on 17 April 2025

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Contract has been awarded to MEL Aviation Ltd for the support of Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys for a period of 3 years from 17/04/2025 - 16/04/2028. MEL Aviation Ltd are responsible for providing technical support to complete scheduled/ad-hoc repairs, maintenance and calibration tests as well as Post Design Services and Modification support to ensure the safe working and continued efficiency of the Gas Cylinder Equipment. The award value of this contract is PS2,496,690.14 ex VAT and may increase up to a maximum of PS3,200,000.00 ex VAT

### Procurement Information

It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for technical reasons. MEL Aviation Ltd are the Design Organisation (DO), Engineering Authority (EA) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the Gas Cylinder Charging Trolleys

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022861-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,496,690 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEL AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022861-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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