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Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 13:17

PlanningUpdate

01 Apr 2026 at 07:26

Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for the "DIO(N)-CON/26/002 FRAMEWORK CONTRACT." This contract pertains to construction work, specifically concerning the renewal of a framework contract at British Gurkhas Nepal involving seven disciplines including demolitions, civil, electrical, mechanical, fixtures and fittings, finishes, and miscellaneous works. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission period ending on 25th August 2026. The contract, which has a total estimated value of £997,500 GBP, has been structured under an open procedure and aims for a contract period starting from 9th October 2026 to 9th October 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in delivering multidisciplinary projects. Companies specialising in the specified disciplines and capable of operating within Nepal are well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement is designed for low complexity and low value, making it especially appealing for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint internationally by participating in government infrastructure projects. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain valuable exposure in international public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

DIO(N)-CON/26/002 FRAMEWORK CONTRACT

Notice Description

Relet of Framework Contract at British Gurkhas Nepal covering 7 disciplines: demolitions, civil, electrical, mechanical, fixtures & fittings, finishes, and miscellaneous.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062832-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£997,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£997,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Oct 2026 - 9 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

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