Planning

Heavy Fleet Maintenance for British Forces South Atlantic Islands (Falkland Islands) UK2

  • Ministry of Defence

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-054419

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-059545

Published 5 September 2025, 4:31pm



Scope

Reference

715632454

Description

BFSAI operates a fleet of specialised heavy vehicles including buses, ambulances and gritters. to support operations at Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC). These vehicles have been procured as Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) assets and, as such, do not benefit from the standard Defence Lines of Development (DLOD) support typically associated with UK white and green fleet assets.

To ensure continued operational output and vehicle availability, there is a requirement to establish a support contract. This contract will cover routine servicing and include an option for repairs, thereby maintaining the operational effectiveness of the BFSAI heavy vehicle fleet.

Total value (estimated)

  • £182,000 excluding VAT
  • £182,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
  • Possible extension to 28 February 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
  • 50113200 - Bus maintenance services
  • 50114200 - Truck maintenance services

Contract locations

  • FK - Falkland Islands

Engagement

Engagement deadline

24 October 2025

Engagement process description

Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) Commercial will be visiting the Falkland Islands in September to engage with local suppliers regarding this requirement. The engagement period will extend into October to accommodate any business not addressed during the initial visit.

The purpose of the visit is to gauge interest, assess supplier capabilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the local market landscape. Key areas of discussion will include the scope of the requirement, potential delivery models, and supplier suitability.

This market engagement will involve in-person meetings, potential site visits, and a presentation and discussion of the Statement of Requirement with the requirement owner and local stakeholders/suppliers.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

10 November 2025


Contracting authority

Ministry of Defence

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

MOD Abbey Wood

Bristol

BS34 8JH

United Kingdom

Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Organisation type: Public authority - central government