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Heavy Fleet Maintenance for British Forces South Atlantic Islands (Falkland Islands) UK2

Ministry of Defence · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 08:49.

Opportunity overview

BFSAI operates a fleet of specialised heavy vehicles including buses, ambulances and gritters. to support operations at Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC). These vehicles have been procured as Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) assets and, as such, do not benefit from the standard Defence Lines of Development (DLOD) support typically associated with UK white and green fleet assets. To ensure continued operational output and vehicle availability, there is a requirement to establish a support contract. This contract will cover routine servicing and include an option for repairs, thereby maintaining the operational effectiveness of the BFSAI heavy vehicle fleet.

Classification

  • CPV50100000 — Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
  • CPV50113200 — Bus maintenance services
  • CPV50114200 — Truck maintenance 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
715632454
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning
Has Renewal
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
28 Feb 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Mar 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
FK
Country
FK
Country Name
Falkland Islands

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
50100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Entry 2
Id
50113200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Bus maintenance services
Entry 3
Id
50114200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Truck maintenance services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
054419-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
5 Sept 2025, 16:31

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
24 Oct 2025, 23:59
Description
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) Commercial will be visiting the Falkland Islands in September to engage with local suppliers regarding this requirement. The engagement period will extend into October to accommodate any business not addressed during the initial visit. The purpose of the visit is to gauge interest, assess supplier capabilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the local market landscape. Key areas of discussion will include the scope of the requirement, potential delivery models, and supplier suitability. This market engagement will involve in-person meetings, potential site visits, and a presentation and discussion of the Statement of Requirement with the requirement owner and local stakeholders/suppliers.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

buyer

Address

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

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Stewart Harris

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK12 · BS34 8JH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · FK · Falkland Islands

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-059545-2025-09-05T16:31:56+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·