Planning

UK02 Preliminary Market Engagement - LIOS - 708004450

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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23 Jun 2025 at 11:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, aims at engaging with existing service providers under the UK02 Preliminary Market Engagement for the Land Integrated Operating Service (LIOS). This initiative, part of the defence and security services sector, focuses on discussing the structuring of the Operating Model to meet support requirements, refine procurement strategies and update industry participants on opportunities. The planning milestone includes a scheduled Teams briefing on 26 March 2026, with further engagement expected by September 2026. The procurement is in the planning stage, in line with the Procurement Act 2023, indicating a forward-looking regulatory framework guiding this tender process.

The LIOS programme represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance services of military vehicles across the UK to engage in a transformative procurement process. This initiative is particularly promising for suppliers already collaborating with General Dynamics UK, RBSL, ARTEC BOXER UK, and Babcock, as they shape the Operating Model. Furthermore, the programme seeks to invite both current and potential new suppliers to partake in upcoming market engagements, paving the way for collaborative tender opportunities and direct award contracts. Businesses that can provide innovative service solutions and readiness to engage in a modern, agile defence strategy will find significant growth opportunities within this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK02 Preliminary Market Engagement - LIOS - 708004450

Notice Description

Since the publication of Preliminary Market Engagement - LIOS - 708004450, the Authority has been engaging with the current service providers to develop a structured approach to LIOS that ensures the Authority's support requirements are met, while designing the Operating Model (Op Model) for LIOS. The Authority is pleased to announce that this workstream has matured substantially since the publication of the PME notice and, in line with the notice, is now in a position to hold a Teams brief to update the registered suppliers on the Operating Model, and opportunities for involvement in further Preliminary Market Engagements in due course. This brief is proposed to be held on 26 March 26, and a briefing pack will be made available prior to the session. Please send expressions of interest in attending the teams brief and receiving the associated briefing pack to des-leliosmultiusermailbox@mod.gov.uk

Planning Information

Since the publication of Preliminary Market Engagement – LIOS – 708004450, the Authority has been engaging with the current service providers to develop a structured approach to LIOS that ensures the Authority’s support requirements are met, while designing the Operating Model (Op Model) for LIOS. The Authority is pleased to announce that this workstream has matured substantially since the publication of the PME notice and, in line with the notice, is now in a position to hold a Teams brief to update the registered suppliers on the Operating Model, and opportunities for involvement in further Preliminary Market Engagements in due course. This brief is proposed to be held on 26 March 26, and a briefing pack will be made available prior to the session. Please send expressions of interest in attending the teams brief and receiving the associated briefing pack to des-leliosmultiusermailbox@mod.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018293-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2027 - 1 Jan 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
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

Notice Documents

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