Planning

Travel and Accomadation for Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 17:38

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 17:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is planning a public procurement process for the provision of travel and accommodation services related to inspections by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) across the UK, including Northern Ireland. The planned procurement, titled "Travel and Accommodation for OPCW," falls under the industry category of services, specifically accommodation and travel management. The procurement will be carried out using an open procedure and is currently in the planning stage, with a procurement notice published on 3 December 2025. Key dates include the preliminary market engagement webinar scheduled for 15 December 2025, with expressions of interest due by 12 December 2025. The tender period for submissions is until 16 February 2026, and the award period concludes by 16 March 2026. The contract, valued at £240,000 gross (£200,000 net), is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and may be renewed for an additional year, extending potentially until March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation and accommodation services, with particular suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. Given the requirement for services at short notice, companies experienced in rapid response logistics would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in the market engagement session on 15 December offers a chance for suppliers to influence procurement strategy, allowing businesses to align their offerings with the needs of this central government contract. Companies capable of managing flexible and comprehensive service delivery across the UK stand to benefit from both initial contract opportunities and potential renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel and Accomadation for Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

Notice Description

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are looking for a suplier to provide Transportation and Accomadation Services. The requirement is to provide coach and driver services, as well as accommodation booking services, at short notice (from 10 working days to as little as 12 hours), for Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) inspections taking place anywhere in the UK, including Northern Ireland. The inspections are conducted under the terms of the Chemical Weapons Convention, enforced in the UK by the Chemical Weapons Act 1996.

Planning Information

This Market Engagement is an opportunity for DESNZ to provide suppliers with information about the opportunity and for suppliers to give feedback and help shape the procurement strategy. Instructions for suppliers: Interested suppliers are requested to notify their interest in attending a webinar hosted by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on Monday, 15 December 2025 at 11:00 AM GMT. Notice of interest should be sent via email to nuclearcommercial@energysecurity.gov.uk by 12:00 PM GMT on 12 December 2025, including the company name and the email address(es) of the attendee(s). Suppliers may nominate up to three individuals from each organisation. How we intend to engage: We plan to conduct preliminary market engagement open to suppliers and interested parties, followed by a period for suppliers to submit clarifications. The session will include a presentation covering the high-level service requirements and invite feedback on early thinking around the procurement structure and commercial elements. There will also be opportunities to raise questions and comments. Date of commencement: The Preliminary Market Engagement Webinar will take place via MS Teams at 11:00 AM on Monday, 15 December 2025. If you are unable to attend the webinar, we will share the content of the meeting upon request after the session. Please provide notice of your interest in attending by 12:00 PM GMT on Friday, 12 December 2025. How to express your interest: To register your interest in attending the preliminary market engagement session, please email nuclearcommercial@energysecurity.gov.uk, ensuring you include the names, roles, and organisation of the attending individuals. Suppliers may nominate up to three individuals from each organisation. DESNZ does not guarantee that a procurement will be launched and is not responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any potential supplier in registering their interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079518-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nuclearcommercial@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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