--- title: "Heavy Fleet Maintenance for British Forces South Atlantic Islands (Falkland Islands) UK2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059545" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059545" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059545.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059545.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-09-05" --- # Heavy Fleet Maintenance for British Forces South Atlantic Islands (Falkland Islands) UK2 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059545 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059545) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059545.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Heavy Fleet Maintenance for British Forces South Atlantic Islands (Falkland Islands) UK2". This process targets the service sector, specifically focusing on the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles such as buses, ambulances, and gritters at the Mount Pleasant Complex. Scheduled market engagement activities are set to begin in September 2025, with the engagement period concluding by 24th October 2025. Key activities include in-person meetings in the Falkland Islands to gauge interest and assess supplier capabilities. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st March 2026 and run until 28th February 2029, with a potential extension until 2031. The procurement approach involves a planning phase, and the communication regarding formal notices is expected by 10th November 2025. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in vehicle repair and maintenance services. With the stated contract value of £182,000, experienced vendors within the fleet maintenance sector, especially those familiar with the demands of specialised and heavy vehicles, would find this contract appealing. The strategic nature of the location in the Falkland Islands presents unique opportunities for companies capable of operating in remote settings, supporting the Ministry of Defence's operational effectiveness in the region. Businesses with expertise in commercial off-the-shelf asset maintenance might find a competitive edge in fulfilling this requirement. ## Notice BFSAI operates a fleet of specialised heavy vehicles including buses, ambulances and gritters. to support operations at Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC). These vehicles have been procured as Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) assets and, as such, do not benefit from the standard Defence Lines of Development (DLOD) support typically associated with UK white and green fleet assets. To ensure continued operational output and vehicle availability, there is a requirement to establish a support contract. This contract will cover routine servicing and include an option for repairs, thereby maintaining the operational effectiveness of the BFSAI heavy vehicle fleet. ### Planning Information Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) Commercial will be visiting the Falkland Islands in September to engage with local suppliers regarding this requirement. The engagement period will extend into October to accommodate any business not addressed during the initial visit. The purpose of the visit is to gauge interest, assess supplier capabilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the local market landscape. Key areas of discussion will include the scope of the requirement, potential delivery models, and supplier suitability. This market engagement will involve in-person meetings, potential site visits, and a presentation and discussion of the Statement of Requirement with the requirement owner and local stakeholders/suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054419-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £182,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 50113200 - Bus maintenance services - 50114200 - Truck maintenance services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2025 at 15:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054419-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054419-2025 5th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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