Tender

The Supply of Field Accommodation Furniture

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for a 4-year Framework Agreement focused on the supply of field accommodation furniture, including mosquito nets and document boxes. Acting through Babcock Land Defence Limited, the ministry is engaging in a tender process under the tag “tender” with the involvement of up to two single suppliers. The total contract value is estimated at £1,677,000, distributed across two lots. The tender falls under the competitive flexible procedure with the Public Procurement Act, ensuring adaptability to evolving requirements. Key deadline dates include an expression of interest deadline on 24th November 2025 and an award period culminating on 1st February 2026. The procurement pertains to the defence and security industry, with delivery expected across the UK.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in furniture manufacturing, particularly those specialising in parts of furniture suitable for field accommodation. Companies with robust supply chain management capabilities, competitive pricing strategies, and rigorous quality assurance processes would be well-suited to participate, given the stringent Key Performance Indicators embedded in the contract. The process not only encourages businesses to demonstrate their technical prowess and pricing effectiveness but also offers scope for expansion via potential additional similar items post-award. This provides an attractive proposition for growth-oriented enterprises aiming to secure long-term government contracts.

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Notice Information

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 under consideration a 4 Year Framework Agreement with 2 Lots and up to 2 Single Suppliers for the Supply of Field Accommodation Furniture. CPV codes applicable to this contract are: 39157000 - Parts of furniture This Framework Agreement includes 3 items identified as being in scope. The contract value: PS1,677,000.00 Lot 1 - Mosquito Nets PS600,000.00 Lot 2 - Document Box PS1,077,000.00 All items within the scope of requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). Tenderers shall be provided with NATO Stock Numbers and shall be informed of any required applicable compliance standards. All items must be supplied compliant to specifications which will be issued with the tender documentation. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award. The resulting Framework Agreement shall contain a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery and quality and shall include remedies for poor performance. The Authority shall award the Framework Agreement in accordance with the evaluation criteria which will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender. 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. Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) by completing the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). The PSQ shall be assessed on DSP using the selection criteria given within the PSQ and within each question. It is the intention of the Authority to down select, economic operators who will be invited to tender, only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion. Contract name: IRM24/7671 Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-250613B01 Cyber Risk Profile: Very Low

Lot Information

Mosquito Nets

Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a 4 Year Framework Agreement with 2 Lots and up to 2 Single Suppliers for the Supply of Field Accommodation Furniture. CPV codes applicable to this contract are: 39157000 - Parts of furniture 7210998426473 - Freestanding Mosquito Net 7210997311754 - Camp Cot Mounted Mosquito Net

Document Box

Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a 4 Year Framework Agreement with 2 Lots and up to 2 Single Suppliers for the Supply of Field Accommodation Furniture. CPV codes applicable to this contract are: 39157000 - Parts of furniture 7520991354683 - BOX, DOCUMENT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d642
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069383-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dorota.bilinska-powroznik@babcockinternational.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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