Planning

Spring Release Test 1

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 12:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a public authority in central government, is planning a procurement process titled "Spring Release Test 1," targeting the services and goods sectors. Located in London, the procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st August 2026. The project involves photocopier repair services and textile camping goods, making it suitable for businesses within these industries. Key dates include a milestone on 22nd May 2026 for preliminary market engagement and the contract period spanning from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2028, with an option for renewal until 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide services or goods like those required. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive environment where qualified sellers of photocopier repair services and textile camping goods can bid. The substantial value of the contract, with a gross amount of £2,400,000, opens up significant revenue potential and long-term partnership opportunities with the FCA for successful bidders. This procurement is strategically essential for businesses looking to expand their portfolio or enter government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spring Release Test 1

Notice Description

Spring Release Test 1 - UK2 Publication

Planning Information

Spring Release Test 1 - UK2 Publication Updating Procurement Reference

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044344-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

39522500 - Textile camping goods

50313100 - Photocopier repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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