Planning

HMS Drake FM Services - UK 1

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a central government public authority in the UK, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "HMS Drake FM Services - UK 1," focusing on facilities management services. This project, located at HMS Drake, is set to replace existing services under a PFI agreement, encompassing a range of operational tasks such as catering, cleaning, maintenance, and defence-specific functions. The procurement is valued at £321.6 million and is classified under the services category with additional works elements. The planned contract period spans from 31st March 2028 to 30th March 2035, with a future notice anticipated on 30th April 2027, at which point further tender details will be available.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management, catering, maintenance, and related services, especially those adept in handling large-scale contracts in defence settings. Companies with expertise in complying with strict government standards and managing complex logistical operations in the UK will find this project particularly fitting. With its significant value and scope, the tender can catalyse business growth for firms capable of delivering diverse and high-quality services demanded by large infrastructure sites like HMS Drake.

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Notice Title

HMS Drake FM Services - UK 1

Notice Description

MOD is planning to replace its Facilities Management (FM) services at HMS Drake, which are currently provided under the PFI agreement. The FM services may cover areas such as catering, cleaning, waste management, retail and leisure, statutory and mandatory planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, grounds maintenance, and asset replacement works. Additionally, there will be Defence-specific tasks including managing mess accommodation and stores in line with MOD policies. HMS Drake is a significant shore-based site offering accommodation, messing, and training facilities. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033167-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£268,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2028 - 30 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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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