Notice Information
Notice Title
MEGRFI/01008 - Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Vehicle Security Barriers RFI
Notice Description
This is a Request for Information and not currently an opportunity to tender. The Authority is seeking to explore Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions, specifically in the form of Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs). This includes the potential establishment of a comprehensive through-life support including installations and maintenance contract, anticipated to span approximately 10 years, incorporating provisions for capability upgrades, technology refresh, and asset sustainment. The Authority welcomes input from subject matter experts and relevant suppliers to better understand the level of market interest and capability in delivering a requirement of this nature in the future. This also provides an opportunity for industry to offer feedback, highlight any concerns, and identify potential risks or constraints that may impact delivery. Please see documents attached on this notice.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-09af349b-11c0-472f-a202-55eb38ad5c25
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1823fdb1-889d-4cc9-ba12-f2d6f755e105
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Not specified
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
-
- CPV Codes
34928100 - Crash barriers
34928110 - Road barriers
34928300 - Safety barriers
45233280 - Erection of road-barriers
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Jun 20262 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 7 Jul 20264 days to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- PORTSMOUTH
- Postcode
- PO2 8BY
- Post Town
- Portsmouth
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLJ South East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLJ31 Portsmouth
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Portsmouth
- Electoral Ward
- Nelson
- Westminster Constituency
- Portsmouth North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1823fdb1-889d-4cc9-ba12-f2d6f755e105
30th June 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e8d741-5c96-47ef-ac2c-74c43309be31
22nd June 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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