---
title: "Procurement of Office Furniture"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b2b3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-06-11"
---

# Procurement of Office Furniture

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b2b3

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## Summary

Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for office furniture, assisting with the relocation of personnel from RAF Henlow to RAF Bassingbourn. The contract, valued at approximately £230,000, falls under the goods category and will leverage existing frameworks provided by the Government Commercial Agency. Key engagement milestones have already been met, and the initial market engagement notice was published on 11th June 2026. The procurement process is set to launch with a future notice expected on 1st September 2026, and the anticipated contract period will begin on 2nd October 2026, concluding by 31st March 2027, with a potential extension to March 2028.

This tender presents growth opportunities within the office furniture sector by engaging with a central government entity. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative furniture solutions and sustainable practices. With the strategic importance of the Ministry of Defence as a client, businesses catering to this tender can expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients. The utilisation of government frameworks makes it an accessible entry point for businesses with the capability to meet the outlined specifications.

## Notice

The procurement of office furniture to support Defence Infrastructure with the relocation of personnel from RAF Henlow to RAF Bassingbourn. The overall procurement will cost approximately PS230,000 and exisitng frameworks available via the Government Commercial Agency will be utilised.

### Planning Information

Following engagement with accelerated commercial pathways, frameworks already in place via the government commercial agency were deemed a suitable route to market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055108-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| 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

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39130000 - Office furniture

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 10:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055108-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055108-2026
  11th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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