Planning

Number One Officer's Mess at RAF Cranwell - Design and Refurbishment - UK1

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 08:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the design and refurbishment of the College Hall Officers Mess at RAF Cranwell. This initiative falls under the construction works category and is part of the Government Commercial Agency's RM630 framework for construction works and associated services. Located in Lichfield, the procurement was announced on 11 May 2026 and features a substantial budget of £22 million. The project is scheduled to start on 1 November 2027 and conclude by 15 December 2030, highlighting significant opportunities for businesses engaged in refurbishment work.

This procurement offers substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in refurbishment within the UK construction industry. Given the selective procurement method under a framework agreement, businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-quality refurbishment projects under competitive environments would be well-suited to participate. Firms equipped with necessary certifications, strong project management capabilities, and experience with government contracts could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and gain reputational benefits from engaging in a high-value government infrastructure project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Number One Officer's Mess at RAF Cranwell - Design and Refurbishment - UK1

Notice Description

Procurement of design and refurbishment of the College Hall Officers Mess at RAF Cranwell under the Government Commercial Agency RM630 - Construction Works and Associated Services 3 .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06954b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042825-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 15 Dec 2030 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
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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