Planning

Defence Standard Review Contract Review

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 13:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, is planning a procurement process titled "Defence Standard Review Contract Review" in the "Fuels" industry category. This contracting process is currently at the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date on 4th July 2025. The delivery addresses cover a vast area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. This initial planning phase is part of an effort to collect information and is designed to facilitate market engagement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to position themselves in the defence industry. Businesses capable of supplying fuels and related services across the aforementioned regions will find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. Engaging in such a process could lead to long-term partnerships and increased market presence in both domestic and international arenas. Thus, companies with expertise in fuel supply and logistical support in diverse locations may find a competitive advantage here.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Standard Review Contract Review

Notice Description

Request for Information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81d8a47a-bd90-4373-a9b8-fb16ce85c696
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee3a222-bed0-4c29-a210-a6a5f9e8ffb5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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