Planning

SACC/00115 - In Service Support of the CSI Cabin - UK 2

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 16:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The project, titled "SACC/00115 - In Service Support of the CSI Cabin - UK 2," falls under the services industry category and involves the support and maintenance of the Control and Reporting Centre Systems Interface Remote Cabin at RAF Boulmer. Currently in the planning stage, the authority is conducting a preliminary market engagement, with expressions of interest required by 5 March 2026. The anticipated contract spans five years, with potential extension options, starting from 13 October 2026, and has an estimated value between £80,000 and £120,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical building inspection and repair and maintenance of electrical installations. Companies with expertise in preventive maintenance of technical equipment, security systems, and electrical installations, particularly those with UK Security Clearance, are well-suited to compete. The contract scope includes ensuring design integrity, security, and electrical safety of the cabin, as well as providing repair and emergency services. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to expand their portfolio in government contracts within the defence sector, offering growth prospects through long-term service commitments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SACC/00115 - In Service Support of the CSI Cabin - UK 2

Notice Description

20260210 - Preliminary Market Engagement - CSI Cabin The Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to undertake preliminary market engagement ahead of a planned competitive tender. The anticipated procurement will cover the support, maintenance, and assurance of the Control and Reporting Centre (CRC) Systems Interface (CSI) Remote Cabin. The Authority seeks to understand market capability and capacity to deliver this requirement, refine the procurement strategy, and ensure an effective competition. This notice is issued in accordance with Section 16(1)(d) of the Procurement Act 2023 to identify suppliers who may be able to meet the forthcoming requirement and to gauge interest in participating in early market engagement activities. This is not a call for competition, and no contract will be awarded as a result of this notice. The prospective contract is expected to cover a period of 5 years with 2 one-year options and has an estimated total contract value of approximately between PS80,000 - PS120,000 (ex VAT) including options. The scope is anticipated to include, but is not limited to, the following: Support to the Link 16 Cabin, a metal ISO container (8000mm L x 3200mm W x 2800mm H) at RAF Boulmer. 1. Preventive maintenance / serviceability checks for the Link 16 Cabin and equipment including; * Air conditioning units * Smoke Detectors * Fire alarm system * Intruder alarm * Cabin power distribution and safety certification o Cabin Earth, leakage circuit breakers and residual current circuit breakers (mechanical check) o Lighting (Main and Emergency) o Cabin and equipment rack earth bonding * Floor coverings, walls and ceilings * Weather protection covering all external surfaces, anchor points and patch panel ingress / egress points * Main and emergency doors including locking mechanisms 2. Testing/Certification of the Cabin to ensure design integrity, security, and electrical safety 3. Provision of repair and emergency call-out service 4. Provision of ad-hoc in-service support activities to the Cabin's external connections and interfaces. The contractor must hold at least UK Security Clearance to gain access and complete work.

Planning Information

Please submit your expression of interest, including details of the services you can provide to meet the requirements set out in this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, to karmen.webber102@mod.gov.uk no later than 5 March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06534d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013157-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Karmen Webber
Contact Email
karmen.webber102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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