Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
MoD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Automated Pallet Handling Storage System Support F03 CAN
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Automated Pallet Handling Storage System Support Contract for an initial 6 year term, followed by 4 individual option years for the provision of support.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £875,016
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
RAF Brize Norton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Automated Pallet Handling Storage System Support Contract for an initial 6 year term, followed by 4 individual option years for the provision of support. Support is to include maintenance, repairs, provision of spares and obsolescence management. Support is to be provided 24/7, 365 days of the year.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
4 option years, option to increase on-site support by an additional day per week if required.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The Single Source route has been utilised in accordance with PCR 2015 Reg 32(2)(b)(ii) where competition is absent for technical reasons. The pallet handing system is severely impacted with obsolescence issues, and there is limited technical information available to develop the necessary documentation for a competition due to the age of the equipment. Logistex has acquired a knowledge of this aged equipment, built over an 11.5-year period, holding first-hand knowledge and experience of the obsolescence and issues that have surfaced through the maintenance of this equipment during a previous contract.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
711467452
Title
Automated Pallet Handling Storage System Support
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Logistex Ltd
Kettering
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £875,016
Total value of the contract/lot: £875,016
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Commodities Team, Logistic Services and Commodities
MoD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Country
United Kingdom