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Future Defence Support Services (FDSS)

Descriptions

The Authority requirement is for a Supplier to provide under a one Lot Model:

 

• A Sourcing, Procurement and Inventory Management (SP&IM) capability for the range of materiel set out below (hereafter referred to as the SP&IM Materiel Range)

• A worldwide Storage & Stock Management capability for the SP&IM Materiel Range and the full Authority Managed Materiel range of Defence Materiel, noting:

o Will include the receipt, store, maintenance, issue and disposal of materiel.

o Some items will require additional services e.g. inspection, repair, maintenance, service and calibration as part of the receipt and issue process

 

• Load sortation, consolidation and cross-docking services

• A worldwide Movement & Distribution capability for the movement of Defence Materiel incorporating all modes of transportation including Road, Rail, Air & Sea.

The SP&IM Materiel Range shall include items in the following 3 high-level ranges:

 

1. Support the Human Being (and Defence Animals) - items related to the life-support of Defence

personnel. Example scope of items include:

 

• Medical, Dental and Veterinary Equipment (MDVE) including Blood and Blood products

• Recreational and Athletic Equipment as well as Toiletries, Cleaning Equipment and Supplies

• Clothing, Individual Equipment and Insignia (includes Personal Protective Equipment)

• Subsistence (Food both fresh and packaged, Beverages)

 

2. Platform Componentry - items which are used to support higher level assemblies which form Defence equipment's in the Land, Air and Maritime environments. Example scope of items include:

 

• Fire Control Equipment

• Aviation Spares and Components

• Maritime Spares and Components

• Land Spares and Components

• Batteries, Power and Electrical Components

• Construction, Fluid and Water Handling Equipment

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Lighting components

• Bearings, Oils, Lubricants and Associated Products

• Agriculture and Materials Handling Equipment components

 

3. Off Platform - items which support Defence Outputs, but which are not intrinsic to vehicle/equipment assemblies. Example of scope of items include:

 

• Tools and Workshop Equipment

• Construction and Materials

• Alarms, Signals and Stationery

• Furniture, Fittings and Lighting

• Hardware, Abrasives, Brushes, Paints and Adhesives

• Musical and Photographic Equipment

• Industrial Gases and Chemicals

 

Potential Future scope during the duration of the contract may include:

• Expansion of scope of sourcing, procurement and inventory management scope to increase range of materiel under management in specified categories.

• Expansion and optimisation of storage and stock management network in terms of scale, type and purpose of Storage and geographic location (including potential for international locations) and Contractors on Deployed Operations (CONDO) support.

• Expansion of distribution and movement services in terms of scale, type and purpose of movement.

• Expansion of role in repair maintenance, repair and calibration of Medical equipment in support of medical equipment

• Increased scope of responsibility for disposal services.

 

The Authority's objective is to enhance resilience, agility, and scalability to better support the latest Defence Planning

Assumptions in the Defence Support and Supply Chain strategies.

This will include the need for MOD to reduce a proportion of MOD-owned warehousing estate

The scope of activity required by the Authority may require contractors to team with one or more companies

to deliver the full, end to end, output-based FDSS requirement using the suppliers underpinning IS/IT. By

its nature, MOD expects to see SME involvement in the sourcing of the commodities but managed

holistically by the winning Bidders.

 

Classification of Tender Documents is OFFICIAL - SENSITIVE

The Cyber Risk Profile is High - RAR-250417A05

The pricing model will be based on performance and will include incentivisation

The contract will be the Model Services Contract v.2.2 with narrative DEFCONs and bespoke project-specific drafting.

 

The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) Code is 75131000 - Government services

• Packaging and Handling Equipment

• Food Preparation Equipment and Agricultural Supplies

• Weapons, Weapon Spares and Ancillaries

Timeline

Published Date :

28th Oct 2025 Yesterday

Deadline :

1st Dec 2025 in a 1 month

Contract Start :

4th Jun 2028

Contract End :

4th Jun 2038

CPV Codes

44600000 - Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers

75131000 - Government services

37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

39162000 - Educational equipment

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

35800000 - Individual and support equipment

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

44619000 - Other containers

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

24000000 - Chemical products

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

42600000 - Machine tools

42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances

39500000 - Textile articles

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

3410000 - Wood

39100000 - Furniture

34731000 - Parts for aircraft

60640000 - Shipping operations

44423300 - Goods-handling equipment

60200000 - Railway transport services

63111000 - Container handling services

9211000 - Lubricating oils and lubricating agents

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

42961400 - Dispatch system

60400000 - Air transport services

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; Lighting

44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

44440000 - Bearings

44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics

60160000 - Mail transport by road

22470000 - Manuals

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

79991000 - Stock-control services

39200000 - Furnishing

38650000 - Photographic equipment

63520000 - Transport agency services

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Keywords

wood

forest timber

lumber

wood products

standing wood

lubricating oils

lubricants

anti-wear oil

engine oils

food products

beverages

tobacco

consumer food

drink items

bulk food items

assorted groceries

mixed food supplies

institutional food packs

varied food ingredients

general food stock

diverse edibles

apparel

shoes

bags

workwear

travel gear

protective clothing

footwear

luggage

user manuals

reference manuals

guide manuals

printed instructions

industrial chemicals

laboratory reagents

specialty compounds

bulk chemicals

office machinery assortment

miscellaneous office gear

non-computer office supplies

electrical machinery

apparatus equipment

lighting consumables

electrical equipment

lighting fixtures

electrical supplies

security alarm

fire alarm

burglar detector

smoke detector

break-in alarm

medical equipment

pharmaceutical products

personal care items

healthcare supplies

medical devices

vehicle parts

engine components

automotive spares

powertrain accessories

mechanical parts

vehicle hardware

engine spares

motor vehicle accessories

drivetrain parts

replacement parts

aircraft parts

aviation components

aeroplane spares

airframe parts

aircraft replacement parts

aviation maintenance components

flight vehicle parts

aircraft structural components

aero spares

aviation hardware

miscellaneous transport equipment

transport spare parts

vehicle accessories

transport components

transport auxiliaries

general transport spares

transport system parts

emergency equipment

security gear

rescue equipment

safety equipment

emergency response kits

security systems

rescue gear

safety devices

crisis equipment

emergency response hardware

individual equipment

support gear

military kits

personal operational gear

tactical support items

field accessories

soldier carry systems

survival equipment

deployment gear

mission essentials

gymnasium equipment

sports gym kit

athletic hall equipment

school gym apparatus

PE hall gear

laboratory instruments

precision apparatus

scientific measuring devices

analytical equipment

optical tools

research lab gear

calibration instruments

microscopy tools

spectrometry units

photographic equipment

camera gear

photo accessories

imaging systems

studio photo tools

professional photography gear

furniture

chairs

tables

cabinets

wardrobes

beds

sofas

furniture fittings

interior furnishings

educational equipment

teaching devices

classroom aids

instructional tools

science lab kits

learning technology

furnishing

home décor items

furnishing accessories

decorative furniture additions

domestic furnishings

textile articles

fabric goods

textile products

woven articles

garment fabrics

home textiles

industrial cloth items

cleaning products

polish products

household cleaning agents

tap fitting

cock valve

faucet unit

plumbing valve

shut-off valve

mixer tap

ball valve

gate valve

globe valve

needle valve

ventilation fan

air extractor

industrial cooler

HVAC unit

axial fan

air circulation system

ducted ventilation

exhaust system

cooling blower

temperature control device

CNC lathe

milling machine

metal cutting machine

turning center

precision grinder

industrial drill press

vertical machining center

EDM machine

boring machine

automatic tool changer

dispatch system

logistics dispatch software

resource allocation

job dispatching

routing coordination

operations dispatch control

construction materials

building supplies

masonry products

construction accessories

bulk building items

fabricated products

manufactured components

metal fabrications

custom-built items

structural fabrications

workshop-made products

industrial components

preassembled products

fabricated metalwork

general fabrications

goods-handling equipment

material handling equipment

trolleys

pallet jacks

handling carts

load conveyors

warehouse equipment

handling platforms

lifting carts

transfer trolleys

bearings

rolling bearings

ball bearings

roller bearings

thrust bearings

bearing units

mounted bearings

industrial bearings

mechanical bearings

precision bearings

tools

locks

keys

hinges

fasteners

chains

springs

hardware

mechanical components

repair tools

security fittings

tanks

reservoirs

containers

pressure vessels

water tanks

storage tanks

boilers

radiators

boiler units

central‑heating systems

other containers

miscellaneous containers

general purpose containers

storage units

tote containers

box containers

waste containers

utility containers

bin containers

miscellaneous vessels

paints

varnishes

mastics

coatings

finishing products

construction paints

protective coatings

decorating materials

surface finishes

industrial coatings

equipment repair service

preventive maintenance program

troubleshooting visit

onsite repair support

maintenance contract service

repair diagnostics

component replacement service

service schedule planning

emergency repair team

calibration service

road mail delivery

postal parcel transit

interstate mail carriage

mailbag road shipping

courier mail service

rural mail transport

post van operation

letter post delivery

road postal logistics

mail centre dispatch routing

truck hire with driver

freight vehicle rental

lorry and driver service

articulated truck rental

container truck hire

goods transport lorry service

haulage vehicle with driver

logistics truck hire

heavy goods vehicle rental

transport truck service

intercity train transport

scheduled rail passenger service

freight rail haulage

commuter train operations

rail logistic service

railway carriage provision

train route management

cargo rail transport

passenger rail transit

rail network service

air passenger transport

commercial flight operations

cargo air shipment

airline service provision

scheduled airline transport

charter flight operations

commercial aviation service

air freight transport

airline route service

aeroplane passenger service

marine freight forwarding

ocean cargo shipping

maritime transport logistics

vessel cargo operations

seafreight service

international shipping coordination

maritime freight handling

ship-based goods transport

coastal shipping service

global cargo shipping

cargo loading service

port cargo handling

freight storage provision

warehouse handling operation

goods handling service

container yard service

goods consolidation service

cargo unloading assistance

freight staging service

logistics payload management

container loading service

TEU container handling

port container transfer

freight container operation

intermodal container handling

container yard operations

container stacking service

shipping container load/unload

ISO container handling

terminal container service

goods warehousing service

inventory storage provision

cold storage rental

bonded warehouse operation

distribution center service

bulk storage depot

container storage yard service

secure warehouse rental

storage logistics support

goods retention service

freight agency operations

cargo booking service

transport coordination service

shipment brokerage

haulage arrangement

logistics agency facilitation

transport order management

freight forwarding support

carrier liaison service

transport booking coordination

public service delivery

state function management

civic assistance operations

executive branch support

regulatory compliance services

citizen engagement programs

public administration services

government policy execution

service provision administration

institutional governance services

inventory control

stock monitoring

warehouse tracking

stocktaking

inventory audits

goods tracking

material management

item scanning

reorder planning

supply control

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Open

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Suitable for SME :

N/A

Nationwide :

No

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Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

PIN

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

Possible Competitors

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