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Phoenix 3 UK and International Hire Services

Issued by Defence Equipment and Support · via UK Find a Tender Service

Published
9 Oct 2026
Value
GBP 62,000,000
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-078503
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Transport & Logistics
Type
services

At a glance

Defence Equipment and Support in United Kingdom has published a request for information in transport & logistics: “Phoenix 3 UK and International Hire Services”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. The stated value is GBP 62,000,000. Quote reference ocds-h6vhtk-078503 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 17 notices from this buyer since 2026, 17 of them currently open. There are 271 open transport & logistics notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Details

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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