--- title: "715735468-RFI UK2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f801" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f801" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f801.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f801.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2025-12-17" --- # 715735468-RFI UK2 Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f801 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f801) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f801.json) ## Summary Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) has initiated a procurement process under the planning stage, regarding its Support Capabilities & Commodities project. With the main office based in Bristol, UK, this tender seeks to provide key equipment and services to frontline operations, including global deployments. The tender is identified as "715735468-RFI UK2", with industry categories comprising aircraft ground support services, GSE, mechanical and avionics equipment, cargo handling, and related supplies. Significant documentation and preliminary engagement notices have been published as of 17th December 2025, and responses for the Request for Information (RFI) are expected by 30th January 2026. This procurement process, spearheaded by DE&S as a public authority under the central government, offers a value of up to £600 million GBP and involves a phased approach starting 1st June 2027. This tender represents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialised in GSE and airfield vehicle support, cargo handling services, avionics, and de-icing solutions. The process aims to encourage innovation in the support provided to frontline commands, inviting various businesses to engage and suggest innovative solutions for the Defence sector. With a focus on enhancing existing equipment support, suitable industries might include engineering consultancies, tech firms, and logistics companies that are equipped to handle complex tasks and deliver substantial improvements within Defence operations. Participating in this tender could greatly benefit companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in government contracting and defence services. ## Notice Support Capabilities & Commodities (SCC) is responsible for delivering a wide range of key equipment and services to the frontline, including ongoing overseas operations. SCC currently undertakes the following support activities: - Procurement - Repairs & Maintenance - Safety Management - Obsolescence Management - Inventory Management - Technical and Engineering Services to a raft of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ancillary ground support equipment and facilities, mechanical (including vehicles) and avionics equipment on all existing aircraft platforms and airfield vehicles. SCC is looking to challenge the existing way it provides its current support to the frontline commands and therefore seeks to engage with industry to determine the best approach to deliver new innovative support to the SCC capabilities. SCC is intending to achieve this objective through a three-phased approach. The three phases are: Listen and Gather Information, Learn and Evolve and Execute Procurement Events. Further information and details of how to respond to this Request for Information (RFI) can be found in the Opporunity Listing at the following link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60609 ### Planning Information Please see the RFI attachment in the Opportunity Listing for detials on how to engage with the process: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60609 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083901-2025 | | 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 | 17 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 31 May 2037 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | 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 | 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 - 24 - Chemical products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 24100000 - Gases - 24951310 - De-icing agents - 34144730 - Aircraft-refuelling vehicles - 34144740 - Aircraft-towing vehicles - 34921200 - Runway sweepers - 63110000 - Cargo handling services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2025 at 14:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083901-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083901-2025 17th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60609 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - 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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