Pre-tender

Phoenix 3 UK and International Hire Services

Details

Value
£62,000,000
Topic
Motor vehicles
Published
9 October 2026
Submission
2 November 2026in 3 weeks

Tender description

Dear Prospective Bidders, Babcock Land Defence Limited (“BLDL” or “Phoenix 3 Service Provider”), acting in the capacity as Agent for the UK Ministry of Defence (“MOD” or “the Authority”) under Project Phoenix 3, are seeking to begin market engagement around the upcoming tender of the Authority’s Vehicle Hire Requirements within the UK and Internationally. The successful supplier or suppliers shall provide the customer with access to a wide range of short, medium, or long-term vehicle hire services both in the UK and Internationally. These are required to support the Authority's White Fleet and their associated operations. The following vehicle types will be required for Vehicle Hire within the UK: Passenger Cars 4x4s Minibuses LCVs up to 4.25 tonnes. The following vehicle types will be required for International Vehicle: Passenger Cars 4x4s Minibuses It is the intention of BLDL to undertake any eventual procurement for these services via Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Framework RM6381, which is expected to commence in March 2027. This notice, however, should not be considered as confirmation that any future procurement will be undertaken and its purpose is intended for engagement only.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published9 October 2026
    Current notice

About the buyer

Defence Equipment and Support is a central government executive agency that buys and supports equipment for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Suppliers register on the Defence Sourcing Portal, where every opportunity above a set value is advertised. Contracts Finder carries the same tender and contract opportunities for wider visibility. Air, Land and Sea are DE&S's three capability areas, each running its own procurement. The Defence Suppliers Forum is the main channel for strategic industry engagement. Trade associations such as ADS, Make UK and techUK help route opportunities to businesses.

Procurement spend from central entities makes up 66% of overall UK public spend.

Over the past 5 years, most of Defence Equipment and Support's contract awards have been in repair and maintenance, security and defence equipment and transport equipment.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 34100000 · Motor vehicles
  • 34115200 · Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons
  • 50110000 · Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
  • 50111110 · Vehicle-fleet-support services
  • 50112000 · Repair and maintenance services of cars

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