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title: "707920450 - PHOENIX 3 MOD WHITE FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICES - Contract Documents"
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# 707920450 - PHOENIX 3 MOD WHITE FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICES - Contract Documents

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bae0c43-90a6-4f4a-bd4d-99afbe6cbad1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Babcock Land Defence Limited for the provision of White Fleet Management Services, under the reference 707920450. This procurement falls within the vehicle-fleet management services category and encompasses a substantial region including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom among others. The contract, valued at approximately £133.23 million excluding VAT, is set to commence on 26th February 2026, extending until 28th February 2036. The initial term spans five years, with potential extensions totalling a decade. The procurement, completed through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, reflects a significant commitment in fleet management services by the Ministry of Defence.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in vehicle management services. The notable budget allocation and the extensiveness of the region covered indicate considerable potential for business growth, particularly for firms with capabilities in managing large fleets. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with expertise in logistics, fleet leasing, or vehicle supply chains will find this contract advantageous. Engaging in this contract could enable suppliers to expand their operational footprint and client base across diverse geographical territories, offering a prolonged and lucrative affiliation with a major government entity like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Authority has placed a contract for the White Fleet Management Services. The estimated total value is PS133.23m excluding VAT across 10 years. The initial contract term shall be 5 years, with the option of extending for up to five one-year periods. As such, the contract shall have a total possible duration of 10 years. In addition to the core charges estimated at PS133.23m excluding VAT, there are 'pass-through' charges for the cost of the vehicle hire or lease which are estimated at circa PS1.608bn excluding VAT, across 10 years. The costs of the vehicle hire, or lease shall be paid to the vehicle Suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e1b65b-c54f-4593-950c-121e1192f0dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,234,418 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,234,418 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABCOCK LAND DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e1b65b-c54f-4593-950c-121e1192f0dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e1b65b-c54f-4593-950c-121e1192f0dd
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55f51046-641c-495f-89f8-d179a8eb2c42
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1eea8af-9002-4ab4-a73e-88acf3e0c65d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a9f3af2-e9d6-4279-b066-89db212e9187
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cbad8b8-a721-4c2e-a121-c16d4fa2aecd
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da252259-d619-4da4-82fa-3cdd1057e1e8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0a026cf-163b-4039-859e-c532ac2ab578
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