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title: "UK02 Preliminary Market Engagement - LIOS - 708004450"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0551ad"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# UK02 Preliminary Market Engagement - LIOS - 708004450

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0551ad

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## Summary

Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, is currently in the planning stage for a significant procurement titled "UK02 Preliminary Market Engagement - LIOS - 708004450". This tender targets the services category within the defence and security regime, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of military vehicles. The initial briefing session for registered suppliers is scheduled for 16 April 2026, following a preliminary engagement notice issued on 2 March 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and attend virtual briefings via Teams, with further session details and a briefing pack provided closer to the date.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in military vehicle maintenance and repair services. The engagement is focused on developing the operating model for the Land Integrated Operating Service (LIOS), offering both competitive and direct award opportunities throughout the supply chain. Businesses with expertise in military equipment and a readiness to support the MOD's modernisation agenda will find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities. Firms are encouraged to register if they haven't previously done so, to participate actively in shaping the future procurement process and maximise collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

* Please note this change notice updates the notice published on 2nd March 2026 with a revised briefing date. * Since the publication of Preliminary Market Engagement - LIOS - 708004450, the Authority has been engaging with the current service providers to develop a structured approach to LIOS that ensures the Authority's support requirements are met, while designing the Operating Model (Op Model) for LIOS. The Authority is pleased to announce that this workstream has matured substantially since the publication of the PME notice and, in line with the notice, is now in a position to hold a Teams brief to update the registered suppliers on the Operating Model, and opportunities for involvement in further Preliminary Market Engagements in due course. This brief is proposed to be held on 16 April 26, and a briefing pack will be made available prior to the session. Please send expressions of interest in attending the teams brief and receiving the associated briefing pack to des-leliosmultiusermailbox@mod.gov.uk. The Authority will provide joining instructions and a specific teams link closer to the briefing date. Please note all dates listed in this advert are indicative and may be subject to change.

### Planning Information

* Please note this change notice updates the notice published on 2nd March 2026 with a revised briefing date. *
Since the publication of Preliminary Market Engagement – LIOS – 708004450, the Authority has been engaging with the current service providers to develop a structured approach to LIOS that ensures the Authority’s support requirements are met, while designing the Operating Model (Op Model) for LIOS.
The Authority is pleased to announce that this workstream has matured substantially since the publication of the PME notice and, in line with the notice, is now in a position to hold a Teams brief to update the registered suppliers on the Operating Model, and opportunities for involvement in further Preliminary Market Engagements in due course. This brief is proposed to be held on 16 April 26, and a briefing pack will be made available prior to the session. 
Please send expressions of interest in attending the teams brief and receiving the associated briefing pack to des-leliosmultiusermailbox@mod.gov.uk. The Authority will provide joining instructions and a specific teams link closer to the briefing date. 
Please note all dates listed in this advert are indicative and may be subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024743-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2027 - 1 Jan 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:23 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024743-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018293-2026
- 23 Jun 2025 at 11:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034364-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024743-2026
  18th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018293-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034364-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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