Tenders & prior notices

A €31m defence-directive buy of materials-handling vehicles by Spain's logistics command — accessible to civil construction-equipment makers and their dealers rather than classic defence primes. Relevant to telehandler OEMs (fixed and high-mobility/rough-terrain variants) and Spanish-based distributors able to offer military-grade support and spares. Do: If you build or distribute rough-terrain telehandlers, download the lot specifications from the TED notice and submit a bid via the Spanish Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público by 3 September 2026, per lot.

A rare open, software-only defence IT contract at DALO worth ~EUR 12m over up to 10 years, accessible to fleet-management/car-sharing SaaS vendors rather than traditional primes. Relevant to mobility software firms and IT integrators able to host in Denmark and run a 24/7 helpdesk. Do: Download the tender documents via TED notice 469906-2026 and submit a bid through the Danish e-procurement portal by 3 September 2026, evidencing Danish hosting, data migration and in-vehicle access hardware capability.

A rare multi-agency Nordic framework consolidating ballistic protection demand across Swedish and Norwegian police plus the Coast Guard, making one award the gateway to three customers. Relevant to body-armour and ballistic panel manufacturers with certified protection levels and Nordic delivery/service capability. Do: Download the tender pack from the TED notice and submit a bid to Polismyndigheten by 4 September 2026, with ballistic certification test reports and pricing for shields, blankets and shield lights.

A recurring but modest framework for specialised munitions-storage infrastructure for Italian Special Forces, open to bidders able to supply ISO 1C ammunition storage shelters. Relevant to SMEs and manufacturers in military infrastructure/logistics with Italian market access. Do: Obtain the tender documentation for lot 6451097 from the Italian MoD procurement portal and submit a bid before the 4 September 2026 deadline.

Routine but multi-lot defence-estate waste services contract, lot structure lets regional waste operators bid without national coverage. Relevant to French waste-management and hazardous-materials logistics SMEs with ADR/ICPE credentials. Do: French waste operators with hazardous-waste permits should download the CSTA consultation file via the French defence procurement portal and submit lot-specific bids by 4 September 2026.

Sweden is consolidating its entire light-trailer fleet onto a single supplier, so the winner locks in spares and follow-on volume for years. Relevant to trailer manufacturers and vehicle-body/logistics suppliers able to offer the full model range including boat and specialist trailers. Do: If you manufacture or can bundle the full light-trailer range plus spares, download the tender documents via the TED notice and submit a bid to Försvarsmakten by 4 September 2026 — partner with body-builders now to cover all specialist variants.

A sizeable, lot-split Spanish Army clothing buy open under the civil procurement directive, so non-incumbent textile manufacturers can bid per lot rather than for the whole package. Relevant to technical textile and soldier-equipment makers with EU production and NATO-standard uniform experience. Do: Download the lot specifications from the Spanish Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público and submit a bid on the uniform, belt or pouch lot that matches your production line before 4 September 2026.

This is a routine IT/administrative procurement rather than a defence-capability contract, though it signals FRA's ongoing back-office modernisation with a multi-year value of ~€8.8M; ERP vendors and integrators serving Swedish public-sector clients, especially those with secure/classified deployment experience, should note it. Do: ERP vendors/integrators should contact FRA's procurement contact via the TED notice and prepare a response for the negotiated procedure before the 2026-09-04 deadline.