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Supply of Modular Furniture for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 14:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 13:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Supply of Modular Furniture for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines," is categorized under defence and security, with a main procurement focus on goods. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, aiming to establish an enabling contract for providing modular furniture and associated components. A Request for Information was met on 12 February 2026, providing foundational insights into the procurement development. Key future milestones include a communication notice expected by 23 October 2026. The planned contract period is set to begin on 30 April 2027, spanning through to 29 April 2030, with the possibility of extension until 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in modular furniture production and supply within the defence industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited, as indicated by the lot's suitability classification. Companies with experience in fulfilling large-scale orders and delivering specialised furnishings suitable for naval applications would find this contract beneficial for expanding their business portfolio. Engaging in this procurement process offers potential for long-term growth and the possibility of a renewal, reinforcing the business’s capabilities and relationships with key governmental agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Modular Furniture for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines

Notice Description

The requirement is for an enabling contract to provide modular furniture, furnishings and associated spares for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines.

Planning Information

A Request for Information (RFI) was published on 15 January 2026, accompanied by a Defence Opportunity Listing. Interested suppliers were invited to respond with details of how they would approach the key activities outlined in the RFI, including the services and/or products they could offer to meet the requirement. The responses received, together with subsequent engagement with Crown Commercial Service (CCS), have informed the development of this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074335-2026
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
Competitive flexible 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

CPV Codes

39151300 - Modular furniture

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 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 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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