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Equipment Support Tactical Workshop

Ministry of Defence

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Planning

18 Sep 2026 at 09:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is preparing to procure an equipment support tactical workshop. The requirement is for an organic, modular and deployable workshop facility that can be positioned close to supported force elements. In practical terms, this is a portable or modular building solution intended to provide equipment support where operational users need it, rather than a conventional fixed workshop. The procurement is categorised as modular and portable buildings, under CPV 44211100. Delivery is associated with Portsmouth, England, at Whale Island, and the South West of England. Businesses involved in the design, manufacture, supply, installation or deployment of modular and portable workshop facilities may find the requirement relevant.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the Ministry of Defence has stated an intention to procure, but has not yet issued an invitation to tender. The buyer is conducting early market engagement through a tactical workshop exercise. Its planned engagement is expected to end on 2 October 2026, at 23:59, and this is an engagement date rather than a tender submission deadline. The requirement is being developed as a tender procurement, with the detailed procedure and commercial arrangements to be established before the requirement reaches the market. Businesses should therefore treat this as an opportunity to understand and influence the emerging requirement, not as a competition for immediate bid submission.

The requirement should suit suppliers able to provide modular, portable and deployable building solutions for equipment support. Relevant businesses may include manufacturers, designers, systems integrators, installers and specialist contractors with experience creating facilities that can be positioned near supported operational users. Capability to deliver an organic workshop facility, rather than only a standard building, is likely to be important: suppliers should consider how their solutions support equipment maintenance or support activity in locations where a fixed facility may not be suitable. The buyer has identified the requirement as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. These organisations can use the planning and engagement stage to prepare their capability information and shape a future response.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equipment Support Tactical Workshop

Notice Description

The Tactical Equipment Support Workshop is intended to provide an organic, modular and deployable workshop facility that can be positioned close to supported force elements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e6b9ddf-9c57-4f26-8760-a38115db1060
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f14b50-0e13-4c11-9a20-a37f1cdf59cd
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

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