Planning

Collection, Marketing, Sale & Disposal of Commercial Assets for NAD and MSHQ Declarers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 11:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority, is planning a tender for the collection, marketing, sale, and disposal of military and non-military clothing and miscellaneous assets throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This procurement process, currently at the planning stage, is outlined in a Four-Year Framework Agreement with potential extension. Particular collections will occur across various military units in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, with contractors expected to provide transport and adhere to security parameters. The procurement is scheduled to begin on 3 April 2028 and conclude by 31 March 2032, with a possible extension until 2036. Prospective business participants should note the upcoming future notice on 1 June 2027, and the competitive flexible procedure that governs this procurement method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in marketing services, refurbishment work, and recycling equipment, with the total contract value estimated around £27 million. The framework aims to secure the best possible returns on a gain-share basis. Enterprises capable of handling various goods, such as uniforms, protective clothing, textiles, camping and communication equipment, and more will find this tender particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably suitable to participate, suggesting ample opportunity for business growth through collaboration with a prominent governmental entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collection, Marketing, Sale & Disposal of Commercial Assets for NAD and MSHQ Declarers

Notice Description

A Four-Year Framework Agreement (with potential to increase by a further four year) for the Collection, Marketing, Sale & Disposal of Military and Non-Military Clothing and Textiles and Miscellaneous Assets across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Collections of these articles will take place across various military units across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contractors will be expected to provide the appropriate transport to make these collections and operate within appropriate security parmeters. They will then market these goods securing the best return for the Authority and themselves on a gainshare basis. Examples of items shall include but not be limited to- Military & Civilian Uniforms, e.g Parade Wear & Ceremonial Clothing, Protective Clothing e.g. Coveralls & Gloves Headwear e.g. Berets & Ceremonial Headwear Footwear e.g. Boots & Safety Shoes Textiles e.g. Cloth, Sheets, Webbing, Camping Equipment Camping Equipment e.g. Tents & Sleeping Bags Communications Equipment Kitchen Equipment Gymnasium Equipment Camping Equipment Dental & Medical Equipment Quantities will vary and are generally palletised or packed into boxes. Equipment not considered suitable for marketing or sale shall be disposed off in accordance with current environmental legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068531
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035139-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

42914000 - Recycling equipment

45453100 - Refurbishment work

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2028 - 31 Mar 2032 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BICESTER
Postcode
OX25 2LD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Launton and Otmoor
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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