Planning

Phoenix 3 Quoted Rental Framework: Transport Services

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 16:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement is currently in the planning stage for a project titled "Phoenix 3 Quoted Rental Framework: Transport Services", initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. The procurement aims to establish a new Quoted Rental Framework to provide various transport services including coaches, freight vehicles, and taxis for UK operations. These services are crucial for the Authority's White Fleet. The procurement process is specifically targeted towards SMEs, offering substantial business opportunities across the UK. The anticipated implementation of the contract is set to commence on 26 February 2027, concluding on 26 February 2035, with a future notice date planned for 16 November 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics industry, particularly those capable of offering competitive rental services for both self-drive and chauffeur-driven vehicles. Enterprises that provide specialised services such as medical taxis, or those adaptable to the specific defence and security requirements, would find this framework advantageous for expansion. Given the open framework agreement approach, SMEs stand to benefit significantly from this initiative, allowing them to engage with the Ministry of Defence’s operations, enhance their business portfolio, and gain long-term contracts within a central government framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phoenix 3 Quoted Rental Framework: Transport Services

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting in capacity as Agent for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) under project Phoenix 3 are seeking to establish and operationalise a new Quoted Rental Framework Agreement (Transport Services). The intended new Defence and Security Open Framework requires the provision of the following vehicle types for operations within the UK; Coach with driver Coach self-drive Freight vehicles with driver Freight vehicles self-drive Taxi, Chauffeur, and Medical Taxi with driver. These services will be required to support the Authority's White Fleet and their associated operations. The opportunity to bid for incumbency on the framework is open to SMEs across the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049957-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

60120000 - Taxi services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2027 - 26 Feb 2035 Over 5 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 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Additional Buyers

BABCOCK LAND DEFENCE LIMITED

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)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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