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Notes Stillage Cage Provision, Storage, Maintenance, and Disposal

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 08:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England is initiating a preliminary market engagement and Request for Information (RFI) for the future provision, storage, maintenance, and disposal of stillage cages. This process is currently in the planning stage with the notice dated 14th July 2026. Interested organisations can register their interest and provide feedback by completing a questionnaire via the Bank's e-tendering portal by 10th August 2026. The anticipated contract, beginning on 1st March 2027 and potentially extending into 2036, will support the Bank's operations at its Debden site in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, especially directed at the provision of storage containers and related services, with an estimated contract value of up to £2.1 million inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and maintaining storage solutions, particularly SMEs, due to the procurement's suitability provision. Companies involved in supplying and repairing storage containers, storage bins, and providing storage and retrieval services could significantly benefit from this contract. Furthermore, those experienced in sustainable disposal methods will find this opportunity particularly attractive, adding potential for business growth through a long-term association with a prestigious central government authority such as the Bank of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Notes Stillage Cage Provision, Storage, Maintenance, and Disposal

Notice Description

The Bank of England ("the Bank") is undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) and Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to inform a potential future procurement. This notice is not a call for competition, not an invitation to tender, and will not result in the award of a contract. The Bank is seeking market feedback regarding a potential requirement for the supply of approximately 5,000 stillages up to 2031 in accordance with the Bank's specifications, maintenance and repair of the Bank's existing cage estate, storage services for surplus cages from the Bank's Debden site, and the sustainable disposal of cages that are beyond economic repair. The goods and services would be delivered to and/or provided in support of the Bank's Debden site. The Bank is considering a contract commencing on 1 March 2027 and ending on 28 February 2034, with the option, at the Bank's sole discretion, to extend for up to two additional periods of one year each. The estimated contract value is up to PS2.1 million inclusive of VAT and any extension options. This value is indicative only and does not represent any commitment by the Bank.

Planning Information

Interested organisations are requested to register their interest via the Bank's e-tendering portal, review the RFI Questionnaire that can be downloaded from the portal, complete and return the questionnaire in full by 10 August 2026, and optionally provide any additional introductory or supporting information that may assist the Bank's assessment of the market. The Bank's e-tendering portal can be accessed via this link: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?s=Manual Existing users should login, open 'Opportunities' (red square), and search for reference REQ/1000404 (or Bank of England) using the search bar. New users should first 'Sign-up' and once activated, follow the above process for existing users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065967-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

44613400 - Storage containers

44614100 - Storage bins

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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