---
title: "715809471 - Provision of Local Mechanical Support for British Forces South Atlantic Islands UK7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e24"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# 715809471 - Provision of Local Mechanical Support for British Forces South Atlantic Islands UK7

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e24

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process for the provision of local mechanical support for British Forces South Atlantic Islands. The contract, awarded to the Falkland Islands Company located in Stanley, Falkland Islands, involves car maintenance services under industry category CPV 50112100. The procurement process followed a limited competition method, suitable for contracts below threshold levels, with the award status marked as active since 30th March 2026. The procurement cycle has reached its completion stage, with the contract intended to run until 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in car repair services, to expand their operations in the South Atlantic region. The nature of this contract, which caters to mechanical support on a lower priority basis, is well-suited for local businesses or international firms with a presence in the Falkland Islands capable of meeting the specific maintenance needs of military vehicles. It represents a chance for businesses to collaborate with a central government authority and enhance their portfolio within governmental procurement frameworks.

## Notice

the employment of a civilian car mechanic based in Stanley to conduct Cat 4 (lower priority) maintenance tasks, providing a short-term uplift in capacity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039265-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FALKLAND ISLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50112100 - Car repair services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039265-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039265-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details 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

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