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title: "UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06837f"
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# UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06837f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated an active tender process under their UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice for the provision, rental, and maintenance of commercial washing machines and driers. These assets are to be placed in single living accommodations across the Royal Air Force Brize Norton estate in the United Kingdom. This tender, using an open procurement method, follows a competitive flexible procedure via the ESPO Framework. Businesses can submit electronic proposals through www.contracts.mod.uk until 18 May 2026, with the award decision anticipated by 2 July 2026. The procurement category fits within central government public authority with key CPV codes focusing on washing and drying machines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within businesses capable of supplying high-quality laundry equipment and services. Given the substantial contract value of £1,320,000 gross, this procurement is particularly attractive for enterprises specialising in durable goods provision, asset hire, and regular servicing and maintenance. Companies with experience or capability in meeting technical quality and pricing criteria as per the Value for Money Index are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the contract includes potential renewal options up to a maximum extent of 4 years after the initial contract period, offering further prospects for continued engagement with the Ministry.

## Notice

This requirement is for a contractor to make available, fully functioning commercial washing machines and driers for a monthly fee including asset hire, servicing and maintenance and parts. The assets will be located within single living accommodation across the Royal Air Force Brize Norton estate. They will be located within single living accommodation across the Royal Air Force Brize Norton estate. Single living accommodation includes all Barrack Blocks, the Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess (WOSM) and the Officers' Mess (OM).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Additional options of +1+1 years can be added to the initial 2 year period of the contract at the Authorities discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035225-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | £1,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | NAPHILL |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42716120 - Washing machines
- 42716200 - Drying machines

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 12:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035225-2026
- 15 Apr 2026 at 15:50 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034411-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035225-2026
  17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034411-2026
  15th April 2026 - Planned procurement 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

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