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707870450 - DIO Offices at RAF Fairford and RAF Lakenheath

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Mar 2025 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the provision of modular and portable buildings for DIO Offices at RAF Fairford and RAF Lakenheath, under the defence sector. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 4,004,100, has been awarded to Portakabin Limited. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th August 2024, and the contract period spans from 26th February 2025 to 31st October 2026. The project is located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and modular building industries, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects similar to Portakabin Limited. Although the opportunity was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with relevant experience in providing temporary and portable structures for military installations will find this contract pertinent for growth. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio and establish a foothold in defence sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

707870450 - DIO Offices at RAF Fairford and RAF Lakenheath

Notice Description

Provision of the DIO Offices at RAF Fairford and RAF Lakenheath

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9942b082-8d90-4aa0-bb8f-ffa09cb9db4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/676a94cc-60f9-4ee2-a1d2-45e62e5c9b82
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,004,100 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,004,100 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 2EA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTAKABIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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