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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 042508/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
Reference number: 714839450

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short description
The Defence Rented Accommodation Programme (DRAP) is intended to replace the existing Rented Living Accommodation Project (RLAP) upon its expiry, ensuring continuity of Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) and Substitute Service Single Accommodation (SSSA) across the UK.
The contract is designed to provide suitable, timely, and compliant accommodation where insufficient Service Family Accommodation (SFA) or Single Living Accommodation (SLA) exists, ensuring operational effectiveness and supporting the wellbeing of Service personnel. DRAP must deliver accommodation that meets JSP 464 condition standards, is fit for purpose, and is statutorily and mandatorily compliant. Properties must be located within agreed distance or travel time parameters of duty stations and aligned with Service personnel entitlements.
The contractor will be required to source accommodation to meet required-by dates, offer appropriate choice (including viewings for SSFA), and provide temporary accommodation where necessary to prevent any accommodation gaps.

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 13:25

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.