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Phoenix 3 UK and International Hire Services

Defence Equipment and Support · published 9 Oct 2026

Tender expected
1 Apr 2027
Market engagement until
2 Nov 2026
Estimated value
£62,000,000 excluding VAT where stated
Procedure
Procedure not stated · above threshold
Contract dates
1 Aug 2028 to 31 Jul 2034
Where
UK-wide
Categories (CPV)
  • 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
  • 50112000 Repair and maintenance services of cars
  • 50111110 Vehicle-fleet-support services

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.

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