Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdf-9d8d-708c-95ce-7939ec03bef2/phoenix-3-quoted-rental-framework-transport-services

pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Phoenix 3 Quoted Rental Framework: Transport Services

[Defence Equipment and Support](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defence-equipment-and-support)

Estimated value

£145,000,000

Published

4 Sept 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

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## About this tender

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting in capacity as Agent for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) under project Phoenix 3 are seeking to establish and operationalise a new Quoted Rental Framework Agreement (Transport Services).

The intended new Defence and Security Open Framework requires the provision of the following vehicle types for operations within the UK;

Coach with driver

### Coach self-drive

Freight vehicles with driver

### Freight vehicles self-drive

Taxi, Chauffeur, and Medical Taxi with driver.

These services will be required to support the Authority's White Fleet and their associated operations.

The opportunity to bid for incumbency on the framework is open to SMEs across the UK.

## CPV classification

Coaching services Hire of buses and coaches with driver Taxi services Freight transport agency services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06a6dd-2026-09-04T08:19:04+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06a6dd-2026-09-04T08:19:04+01:00)

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