Planning

Repatriation Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Repatriation Services," aimed at securing worldwide repatriation services for deceased Armed Forces and other entitled personnel. This tender involves the provision of specialist services for major incidents resulting in mass fatalities, reflecting its critical importance. The contract, valued at £4,900,000 with a gross amount of £5,880,000, is scheduled to begin on 31st December 2026 and extend until 31st December 2028, with potential renewal options until 2030. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically undertaking services, and is located in Glouester, UK. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected to be issued by 13th April 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs that specialise in providing sensitive and logistically complex services on a global scale. Companies with expertise in undertaking services, crisis management, and handling mass fatality scenarios would find this tender particularly suitable. Such businesses can expand their client base and showcase their capability in handling high-stakes scenarios, providing a pathway for increased recognition and long-term contracts with central government authorities like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repatriation Services

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence has a requirement for worldwide repatriation services for deceased Armed Forces and other entitled personnel, including the provision of specialist services in the event of a major incident resulting in mass fatalities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051eae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025133-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
defcomrcl-hobp4team@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUESTER
Postcode
GL3 1HW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Innsworth
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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