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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 065019/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: Ministry of Defence
National registration number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Postal address: MOD Bicester, Bldg C16, C Site, Ploughly Rd, Arncott
Town: Bicester
Region: Oxfordshire
Postal code: OX25 1NY
Country: United Kingdom

Contact Person: Jenny Price
Email: jenny.price624@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
UK2 – Preliminary Market Engagement
Reference number: 715864483

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short description
Collection, Storage, Sale, Disposal and Recycling of Scrap Metal Assets and Batteries, including non-hazardous Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) and redundant assets

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
22,560,000
Value (excluding VAT)
18,800,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
14700000
14800000
14910000
31400000
79342100

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-06-01 00:00
End
2031-05-31 23:59
Duration
4 years
Possible extension
2035-05-31 23:59
Extended duration
8 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-08-07 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
2026-07-10 10:27

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-08-07 23:59
Engagement process description
This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) issued to inform the market of early engagement activities in a Request for Information (RFI).
Participation in this exercise:
• Is voluntary
• Will not be formally evaluated
• Will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement
The Defence Recycling and Disposal Team would like to understand the industry options available for the Collection, Storage, Sale, Disposal and Recycling of Scrap Metal Assets and Batteries, including non-hazardous Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) and redundant assets.
The figures provided in the Request for Information provide an indication of throughput under the current contract and are intended to support suppliers in understanding the scale, consistency, and potential of the requirement. They are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute a commitment or guarantee of future volumes or demand.
Based on a typical 12-month period, approximate activity levels are:
• Total number of taskings: 2273
These volumes demonstrate a steady and sustained level of operational activity, providing a strong and reliable baseline for service delivery. The Authority anticipates an ongoing requirement of this nature and is seeking to establish a collaborative, long-term relationship with a supplier capable of supporting evolving operational needs.
The contract offers opportunities for suppliers to add value through efficient delivery models, innovation, and continuous improvement, particularly in response to fluctuating demand and operational priorities. Suppliers are encouraged to propose flexible and scalable solutions that enhance resilience, optimise performance, and support future growth in the requirement.
The Authority requires a Contractor (s) to provide a compliant, safe, and efficient service for the Collection, Storage, Sale, Disposal and Recycling of Scrap Metal Assets and Batteries, including non-hazardous Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) and redundant assets arising from:
• Military establishments (bases, depots, airfields, shipyards)
• Government civilian establishments (offices)
The service shall ensure full legal compliance, environmental protection, and minimal disruption to operational activities.
The Authority is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to:
Through this RFI, the Authority is seeking to understand how the market can support a compliant, resilient and value-for-money service for the collection, storage, sale, disposal and recycling of MOD scrap metal assets, batteries, non-hazardous WEEE and other redundant assets. In addition to confirming current market capability and capacity, the Authority is interested in how suppliers can support improved traceability, environmental outcomes, circular economy principles, UK-based recovery or processing capacity, and the potential retention or better utilisation of strategic materials. The information gathered will help inform the Authority’s future procurement strategy, commercial model and performance framework.
This RFI aims to achieve the following outcomes:
• Understand market capability and capacity
• Identify compliant and innovative waste management solutions
• Gather input on commercial models and delivery approaches
• Inform a potential future procurement strategy
Suppliers interested in participating in this RFI should:
1. Register via:

2. Access the RFI documentation
3. Submit responses by: 16:00 on 7th August 2026. Clarification Questions by 16:00hrs on 24th July 2026 to DESOD-DRDTContractRelet@mod.gov.uk
The Authority intends to hold a supplier engagement event / open forum via teams following the RFI phase.
• This event will be open to all interested suppliers, including those who did not respond to the RFI
• Details will be communicated via email and/or future notice
The Authority may share anonymised findings from the RFI to support transparency and equal access to information. Suppliers should clearly identify any commercially sensitive information in their responses.
The Authority reserves the right to:
• Amend or discontinue this engagement
• Use information gathered to inform any future procurement
• This notice is not a call for competition.