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FDIS - Wattisham External Refurbishment to 16 properties - FY2026/27 - Amey Central Region - East

AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Feb 2026 at 08:59

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Amey Defence Services Limited is coordinating a public procurement process titled "FDIS - Wattisham External Refurbishment to 16 properties - FY2026/27 - Amey Central Region - East." This initiative falls under the refurbishment industry, focusing on external features like new lighting and fittings. The project is located in the East of England and the planning stage is documented as of February 2026. The procurement process follows a competitive quotation method and is classified under CPV code 45262690 for building refurbishment. The contract period is set from May 5, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with a budgetary allocation of up to £4,500,000 for the fiscal year 2026/2027.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses in the construction and refurbishment sectors, especially those with experience in military and defence-related projects. It provides a platform for growth through a partnership that potentially includes future similar works. Businesses that are SMEs and meet specific criteria—such as verified membership with Constructionline at the Gold level and capability to comply with MOD standards—are particularly suited to compete. The opportunity demands potential bidders to express interest via email, with further procurement documentation to be accessed through the e-tender portal Curtis Fitch. This project not only involves refurbishment works but also the potential for extended contracts, offering long-term business expansion possibilities.

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Notice Title

FDIS - Wattisham External Refurbishment to 16 properties - FY2026/27 - Amey Central Region - East

Notice Description

Brief Scope of Works * New D&W * External lighting/doorbells * New fascia/soffit/RWG * Shared Role On Site Liaison Officer Amey have been tasked by the DIO through the FDIS to deliver the RAM Service for the Central Region. This notice is a call for competition and there may not be a further notice related to this opportunity. For Amey to accept any EoI it is ESSENTIAL that any subcontractor is: * willing to act as Main Contractor (essential requirement); * a Verified member of Constructionline (GOLD), relevant Work Category MUST show that Subcontracting is possible, and the 'Building Safety Act - Standard Construction' must be Verified; * capable of working to MOD SFG20 (PPM works only); * capable of working in a BIM Level 2 environment (where applicable); * compliant with DefStan 05-138 (required if you are likely to handle MoD Identifiable Information on your IT system); * willing to work with Amey to deliver Social Value to our Client; ideally, complete the Social Value Goal within the Constructionline platform. DESIRABLE attributes of our Supply Chain: * have a CSR policy; * have a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan If successful the subcontractor will need to pass a PQQ, sign up to ADS Ts & Cs, and meet the MoD Security Requirements. This future opportunity notice is for Expressions of Interest, BY EMAIL ONLY. Procurement Documentation will follow separately via a link from our e-tender portal (Curtis Fitch). Note 1: The bidder must quote for all aspects of the Works. Note 2: Future works of a similar nature may be negotiated based upon submitted rates. Note 3: Those making an Expression of Interest will be required to sign-up to our 'Sub-contract Agreement' where 'Mini Competitions' or 'Call Offs' will be used to tender works/services. Note 4: For complex projects such as External Wall Insulation installation, Structural works etc. it is a requirement that the bidder must (at Contract Award) carry PI Insurance cover of not less than PS1,000,000. Note 5: Those making an EoI will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 i.e. Regulations 57, 58 & 60. ADS expressly reserves the right to require those making an EoI to provide additional information supplementing or clarifying any of the information requested. Note 6: Depending on ADS's annual spend with individual bidders you may be required to either have committed to the SBTi, set SBTi approved near-term targets, or Net Zero targets. This opportunity is also advertised on Constructionline. ADS does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f86a4b37-1fe4-4dea-a256-e44f1679a30b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3bb277-c5fa-4c45-9977-ff60dde99678
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£348,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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