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The Collection, Sale and Disposal of Military and non-Military Platforms and Equipment and Spares

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Dec 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded contracts concerning "The Collection, Sale and Disposal of Military and non-Military Platforms and Equipment and Spares" under its procurement scheme for marketing services. The primary industry category is services, specifically classified under CPV 79342000. Both contracts were signed on 16th October 2025, with a duration of 1460 days, covering operations in the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a selective method within a restricted framework, with stages of planning, tender, and award now complete. Significant attention is given to criteria like social value, environmental management, and health and safety management.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services related to defence equipment disposal. Companies experienced in social value and environmental management stand a good chance to thrive due to the high weighting of these criteria. The procurement calls for firms capable of handling large-scale transactions, with contracts awarded to Withams Specialist Vehicles Ltd. and Agility DGS UK Ltd., illustrating the value of niche expertise in equipment handling and logistics. Businesses with similar capabilities or in strategic logistics sectors, particularly those with a focus on defence, may find comparable tenders to be rewarding opportunities.

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Notice Title

The Collection, Sale and Disposal of Military and non-Military Platforms and Equipment and Spares

Notice Description

The Collection, Sale and Disposal of Military and non-Military Platforms and Equipment and Spares

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085783-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,226,500 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BICESTER
Postcode
OX25 2LD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Launton and Otmoor
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AGILITY DGS

WITHAMS SPECIALIST VEHICLES

Further Information

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