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Provision of Self Drive Hire Vehicles (SDHV) for British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy vehicle and fleet work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £24,637,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 September 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 157 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

British Forces Cyprus (BFC) are seeking a third-party contractor to provide Self Drive Hire vehicles to entitled users connected to British Forces Cyprus within the territory of the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) and the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) All vehicle hires will take place in Cyprus and excludes ay travel to or within the Turkish-controlled areas north of the Green Line,

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 017229-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

606

Awards

343

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

  1. GWR Customer Facing Maintenance

    First Greater Western LimitedSouth WestVehicles and fleet

    Closing soon6 hours leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £3.6mframework ceiling
  2. Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Yorkshire Housing

    Yorkshire Housing LimitedUK-wideFinancial services and insurance, Vehicles and fleet

    Closing soonNew23 hours leftExpress interest8 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £13.6mestimated
  3. PS/25/263 - Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2026-2033)

    East Ayrshire CouncilScotlandWaste and street cleansing, Vehicles and fleet

    Closing soon2 days left5 lotsFramework

    Value not stated
  4. Vehicle Hire Solutions

    Crown Commercial ServiceUK-wideVehicles and fleet

    Closing soon2 days left3 lotsFramework

    £800mframework ceiling
  5. Fully Maintained Vehicle Fleet and Fleet Management Service

    North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustNorth WestVehicles and fleet

    Closing soon2 days leftLow competitionSuitable for SMEs

    £500kestimated

From notice 017229-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.