Planning

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

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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01 Apr 2026 at 07:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 13:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), a central government public authority based in Lichfield, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the DIO(N)-CON/26/002 Framework Contract. The contract covers eight disciplines, including demolitions and mechanical engineering, and is set in Nepal. The procurement is planned under an open procedure with a framework agreement, valued at £920,000, and is expected to progress with future notice provided by 27th April 2026. The potential contract period spans from 28th July 2026 to 27th July 2030.

This framework contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in services within the specified disciplines, such as electrical equipment, civil, and mechanical engineering. Particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the planned contract allows participation in public procurement under straightforward procedures, promising a substantial investment in infrastructure development. Businesses with expertise in international operations, especially in Nepal, where the delivery is intended, may find growth opportunities by leveraging strategic partnerships and expanding their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the DIO contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice, if the opportunity progresses Relet of Framework Contract at British Gurkhas Nepal covering 8 disciplines: demolitions, civil, electrical, mechanical, fixtures & fittings, finishes, day works and miscellaneous.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030081-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 2030 4-5 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 INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Notice Documents

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