Tender

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 12:55

Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated an active tender process under their UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice for the provision, rental, and maintenance of commercial washing machines and driers. These assets are to be placed in single living accommodations across the Royal Air Force Brize Norton estate in the United Kingdom. This tender, using an open procurement method, follows a competitive flexible procedure via the ESPO Framework. Businesses can submit electronic proposals through www.contracts.mod.uk until 18 May 2026, with the award decision anticipated by 2 July 2026. The procurement category fits within central government public authority with key CPV codes focusing on washing and drying machines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within businesses capable of supplying high-quality laundry equipment and services. Given the substantial contract value of £1,320,000 gross, this procurement is particularly attractive for enterprises specialising in durable goods provision, asset hire, and regular servicing and maintenance. Companies with experience or capability in meeting technical quality and pricing criteria as per the Value for Money Index are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the contract includes potential renewal options up to a maximum extent of 4 years after the initial contract period, offering further prospects for continued engagement with the Ministry.

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Notice Title

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice

Notice Description

This requirement is for a contractor to make available, fully functioning commercial washing machines and driers for a monthly fee including asset hire, servicing and maintenance and parts. The assets will be located within single living accommodation across the Royal Air Force Brize Norton estate. They will be located within single living accommodation across the Royal Air Force Brize Norton estate. Single living accommodation includes all Barrack Blocks, the Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess (WOSM) and the Officers' Mess (OM).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Additional options of +1+1 years can be added to the initial 2 year period of the contract at the Authorities discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06837f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035225-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42716120 - Washing machines

42716200 - Drying machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NAPHILL
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

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