Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 042495/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable
UKPGA UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Defence Infrastructure Organisation
National registration number: PPWG-8368-RJMG
Postal address: St George’s House, DMS Whittington
Town: Lichfield
Region: Staffordshire CC
Postal code: WS149PY
Country: United Kingdom
Email: DIOComrcl-Major-Programmes@mod.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government
II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Defence Rental Accommodation Project – UK1
Reference number: 714839450 – UK1
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the DIO contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice if the opportunity progresses
II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
840,000,000
Value (excluding VAT)
700,000,000
Currency
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
98341100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2029-04-01 00:00
End
2034-03-31 23:59
Duration
5 years
Possible extension
2036-03-31 23:59
Extended duration
7 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2027-02-01 23:59
III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-05-08 13:15
VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-05-25 23:59
Engagement process description
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is undertaking early market engagement activities in support of the forthcoming Defence Rentals Accommodation Project (DRAP) procurement. DRAP will deliver a future service for the provision and management of Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) and Substitute Single Service Accommodation (SSSA), ensuring that Service Personnel continue to receive accommodation that meets the required policy standards.
As part of this engagement, the Authority will host a virtual Early Market Engagement (EME) seminar on 2nd June 2026 at 1300 running until 1600.
The purpose of the seminar is to provide prospective suppliers with an overview of the requirement, outline the proposed commercial and procurement approach, and seek initial market feedback to help shape the final tender.
Organisations interested in attending are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to:
DIOComrcl-Major-Programmes@mod.gov.uk
The EOI must include:
The name of the organisation, and
A single point of contact, including contact details.
Upon receipt of a valid EOI, the nominated contact will be issued with a pre‑seminar briefing pack, which will include further information on the DRAP opportunity, alongside an invitation to attend the virtual seminar.
The Authority encourages participation from a broad range of suppliers to support the development of a robust, competitive and deliverable procurement strategy.