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title: "HMS Drake FM Services - UK 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680cc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# HMS Drake FM Services - UK 1

Buyer: DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680cc

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## Summary

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a central government public authority in the UK, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "HMS Drake FM Services - UK 1," focusing on facilities management services. This project, located at HMS Drake, is set to replace existing services under a PFI agreement, encompassing a range of operational tasks such as catering, cleaning, maintenance, and defence-specific functions. The procurement is valued at £321.6 million and is classified under the services category with additional works elements. The planned contract period spans from 31st March 2028 to 30th March 2035, with a future notice anticipated on 30th April 2027, at which point further tender details will be available.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management, catering, maintenance, and related services, especially those adept in handling large-scale contracts in defence settings. Companies with expertise in complying with strict government standards and managing complex logistical operations in the UK will find this project particularly fitting. With its significant value and scope, the tender can catalyse business growth for firms capable of delivering diverse and high-quality services demanded by large infrastructure sites like HMS Drake.

## Notice

MOD is planning to replace its Facilities Management (FM) services at HMS Drake, which are currently provided under the PFI agreement. The FM services may cover areas such as catering, cleaning, waste management, retail and leisure, statutory and mandatory planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, grounds maintenance, and asset replacement works. Additionally, there will be Defence-specific tasks including managing mess accommodation and stores in line with MOD policies. HMS Drake is a significant shore-based site offering accommodation, messing, and training facilities. The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the DIO contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice, if the opportunity progresses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033167-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2028 - 30 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £268,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services
- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 10:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033167-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033167-2026
  13th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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