Planning

715744465-Support Requirements for Modular Furniture for Ships & Submarines

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Jan 2026 at 11:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 10:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 10:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, involves a planned tender titled "715744465-Support Requirements for Modular Furniture for Ships & Submarines". This tender falls under the goods category with a focus on modular furniture, suitable for defence and security applications. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract period from 19th October 2026 to 18th October 2029, potentially extending to 2031. Key upcoming dates include a Request for Information (RFI) submission deadline on 12th February 2026 and a future notice date set for 1st April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of modular furniture, particularly those catering to defence requirements. With the requirement explicitly designed for Royal Navy ships and submarines, companies specialising in high-quality, robust furniture solutions could realise considerable growth. The tender process supports SME participation, providing an accessible avenue for smaller enterprises to secure a long-term government contract, potentially enhancing their market position and expanding their portfolio within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715744465-Support Requirements for Modular Furniture for Ships & Submarines

Notice Description

The requirement is for an enabling contract to provide modular furniture, furnishings and associated spares for Royal Navy ships and submarines.

Planning Information

A RFI has been published alongside a Defence Opportunity Listing: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60659 Details of the requirement and RFI submissions can be found here.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003404-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

39151300 - Modular furniture

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jacqueline.barry111@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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