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715809471 - Provision of Local Mechanical Support for British Forces South Atlantic Islands UK7

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Apr 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process for the provision of local mechanical support for British Forces South Atlantic Islands. The contract, awarded to the Falkland Islands Company located in Stanley, Falkland Islands, involves car maintenance services under industry category CPV 50112100. The procurement process followed a limited competition method, suitable for contracts below threshold levels, with the award status marked as active since 30th March 2026. The procurement cycle has reached its completion stage, with the contract intended to run until 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in car repair services, to expand their operations in the South Atlantic region. The nature of this contract, which caters to mechanical support on a lower priority basis, is well-suited for local businesses or international firms with a presence in the Falkland Islands capable of meeting the specific maintenance needs of military vehicles. It represents a chance for businesses to collaborate with a central government authority and enhance their portfolio within governmental procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

715809471 - Provision of Local Mechanical Support for British Forces South Atlantic Islands UK7

Notice Description

the employment of a civilian car mechanic based in Stanley to conduct Cat 4 (lower priority) maintenance tasks, providing a short-term uplift in capacity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039265-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50112100 - Car repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FALKLAND ISLANDS

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