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Planned procurement · Notice 095781-2026

Phoenix 3 UK and International Hire Services

Defence Equipment and Support

Value
£62m
Stage
Early notice
Where
UK-wide
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
1 Aug 2028 – 31 Jul 2034

In plain English

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting for the Ministry of Defence under Project Phoenix 3, is engaging the market ahead of a future tender for vehicle hire services (passenger cars, 4x4s, minibuses and LCVs up to 4.25 tonnes) in the UK and internationally, to support the MOD's White Fleet from 1 August 2028 to 31 July 2034.

Good fit for: Vehicle hire and fleet management companies able to operate at scale across the UK and internationally.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • This is market engagement only, not a live tender This notice, however, should not be considered as confirmation that any future procurement will be undertaken and its purpose is intended for engagement only.
  • Likely to be procured via an existing framework (RM6381) 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.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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.

Procedure: not stated. Published 9 Oct 2026.

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