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Phoenix 3 Quoted Rental Framework: Transport Services

Defence Equipment and Support · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 24 Sept 2026, 11:46.

Opportunity overview

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting in capacity as Agent for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) under project Phoenix 3 are seeking to establish and operationalise a new Quoted Rental Framework Agreement (Transport Services). The intended new Defence and Security Open Framework requires the provision of the following vehicle types for operations within the UK; Coach with driver Coach self-drive Freight vehicles with driver Freight vehicles self-drive Taxi, Chauffeur, and Medical Taxi with driver. These services will be required to support the Authority's White Fleet and their associated operations. The opportunity to bid for incumbency on the framework is open to SMEs across the UK.

Classification

  • CPV60120000 — Taxi services
  • CPV60172000 — Hire of buses and coaches with driver
  • CPV63521000 — Freight transport agency services
  • CPV79998000 — Coaching services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6dd
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

defenceSecurity

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
19 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
4 Mar 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79998000
Description
Coaching services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
60172000
Description
Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
60120000
Description
Taxi services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
63521000
Description
Freight transport agency services

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) under Project Phoenix, would like to invite suppliers to participate in Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for our upcoming Quoted Rental Requirement. The requirement represents a significant opportunity for suppliers to provide flexible vehicle rental solutions in support of the MOD's White Fleet operations. The requirement is expected to cover a broad range of vehicle categories, including standard and specialist vehicles, with demand driven by short-term operational requirements, surge activity, and temporary fleet replacement needs. Suppliers will be invited to contribute market insight and propose solutions that deliver availability, responsiveness, value for money, and nationwide coverage. We would like to invite you to attend a Preliminary Market Engagement Session on Monday 14th September at 12:00 hrs. The purpose of the engagement is to provide an overview of the requirement, outline the proposed procurement strategy and rules of engagement, and discuss the key commercial and operational considerations associated with the service. The session will also provide suppliers with an opportunity to ask any questions they may have. Participation in this engagement exercise is intended to promote early market awareness and facilitate open dialogue with potential suppliers ahead of the formal procurement process. Prospective bidders will be required to complete a survey for which the deadline is the 16th September at 5pm GMT. To receive joining instructions and further details of the survey (Request for Information) and requirement, please contact Thomas.drysdale@babcockinternational.com at the earliest opportunity. The deadline to sign up for the Preliminary Market Engagement Session is Friday 11th September at 5pm GMT.
Due
16 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
083695-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
4 Sept 2026, 08:19
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Defence Equipment and Support
Id
GB-PPON-PVRL-5831-GLMM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVRL-5831-GLMM

Address

Street Address
MOD Abbey Wood
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS34 8JH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK12

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 2
Name
Babcock Land Defence Limited
Id
GB-COH-09329025
Role Details
Babcock Land Defence Limited, Acting in Capacity as Procurement Agent for the UK MOD.

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
09329025

Address

Street Address
Babcock Technology Centre Bristol, Stoke Gifford
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS16 1EJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK12

Contact

Name
Meg Graham

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK12 · BS34 8JH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 049957-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 083695-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·