---
title: "Supply of Modular Furniture for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc97"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Supply of Modular Furniture for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc97

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## Summary

The public procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Supply of Modular Furniture for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines," is categorized under defence and security, with a main procurement focus on goods. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, aiming to establish an enabling contract for providing modular furniture and associated components. A Request for Information was met on 12 February 2026, providing foundational insights into the procurement development. Key future milestones include a communication notice expected by 23 October 2026. The planned contract period is set to begin on 30 April 2027, spanning through to 29 April 2030, with the possibility of extension until 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in modular furniture production and supply within the defence industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited, as indicated by the lot's suitability classification. Companies with experience in fulfilling large-scale orders and delivering specialised furnishings suitable for naval applications would find this contract beneficial for expanding their business portfolio. Engaging in this procurement process offers potential for long-term growth and the possibility of a renewal, reinforcing the business’s capabilities and relationships with key governmental agencies.

## Notice

The requirement is for an enabling contract to provide modular furniture, furnishings and associated spares for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines.

### Planning Information

A Request for Information (RFI) was published on 15 January 2026, accompanied by a Defence Opportunity Listing. Interested suppliers were invited to respond with details of how they would approach the key activities outlined in the RFI, including the services and/or products they could offer to meet the requirement. The responses received, together with subsequent engagement with Crown Commercial Service (CCS), have informed the development of this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074335-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 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

- 39151300 - Modular furniture

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 14:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074335-2026
- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:53 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074270-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074335-2026
  5th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074270-2026
  5th August 2026 - Pipeline 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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