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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 13:21

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "The Supply of Field Accommodation Furniture" via a selective procurement method. This tender falls under the industry category of parts of furniture (CPV code: 39157000) and relates to items needed for military settings, such as mosquito nets and document boxes. This four-year framework agreement, consisting of two lots, has a total value of £1,677,000. It was secured by two suppliers: Lifemarque Limited for Lot 1, which primarily covers mosquito nets valued at £600,000, and T.O.C. Limited for Lot 2, addressing document boxes valued at £1,077,000. The Ministry of Defence, based in Telford, UK, initiated this competitive flexible procedure, and final assessments were executed by June 2026. The contract period begins on 29th June 2026 and extends until 28th June 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) like Lifemarque Limited and T.O.C. Limited, particularly those capable of supplying compliant field accommodation items codified to NATO Stock Numbers. The structured requirement for high standards and performance indicators creates a competitive environment suitable for businesses focused on defence and security sectors. Companies seeking to expand their market presence within defence agencies would be well-suited to engage in such tenders, particularly those that can assure adherence to detailed specifications, quality assurance, and timely delivery as stipulated by the contracting authority's evaluation criterion. This framework encourages suppliers with strong supply chain management and product readiness to participate actively in future expansion opportunities beyond the existing contract specifications.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Field Accommodation Furniture

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), has awarded a 4-year Framework Agreement with 2 Lots and to 2 suppliers for the Supply of Field Accommodation Furniture with a value of PS1,677,000.00. Lots: Lot 1 - Mosquito Nets: PS600000.00 (put supplier) Lot 2 - Document Box: PS1077000 .00 (put supplier) All items within the scope of requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). All items shall be provided with NATO Stock Numbers and shall be informed of any required applicable compliance standards. This requirement makes up 3 items identified as being in scope which must be supplied compliant to specifications. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserved the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract following award. The CPV code applicable to this contract is: 39157000 - Parts of furniture. The Framework Agreement contains a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery, quality and included remedies for poor performance. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d642
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052859-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39157000 - Parts of furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,677,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,677,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,677,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 8JT
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LIFEMARQUE

T.O.C.

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