Planning

Procurement of Office Furniture

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for office furniture, assisting with the relocation of personnel from RAF Henlow to RAF Bassingbourn. The contract, valued at approximately £230,000, falls under the goods category and will leverage existing frameworks provided by the Government Commercial Agency. Key engagement milestones have already been met, and the initial market engagement notice was published on 11th June 2026. The procurement process is set to launch with a future notice expected on 1st September 2026, and the anticipated contract period will begin on 2nd October 2026, concluding by 31st March 2027, with a potential extension to March 2028.

This tender presents growth opportunities within the office furniture sector by engaging with a central government entity. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative furniture solutions and sustainable practices. With the strategic importance of the Ministry of Defence as a client, businesses catering to this tender can expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients. The utilisation of government frameworks makes it an accessible entry point for businesses with the capability to meet the outlined specifications.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Office Furniture

Notice Description

The procurement of office furniture to support Defence Infrastructure with the relocation of personnel from RAF Henlow to RAF Bassingbourn. The overall procurement will cost approximately PS230,000 and exisitng frameworks available via the Government Commercial Agency will be utilised.

Planning Information

Following engagement with accelerated commercial pathways, frameworks already in place via the government commercial agency were deemed a suitable route to market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055108-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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


CPV Codes

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
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

Further Information

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