Planning

Project SENSOREM - Military Base Perimeter Security

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

12 May 2026 at 14:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority, which is initiating Project SENSOREM aimed at enhancing military base perimeter security. This project falls under the defence and security category and involves delivering a scalable surveillance capability. Located in Bristol, UK, the preliminary engagement stage requires interested parties to submit their responses by the 11th of June 2026. The project's planning phase began on the 12th of May 2026, with the contract period envisaged to run from September 1st, 2026, to September 3rd, 2029. The procurement is intended to explore modern technology-enabled security solutions, emphasising a commitment to gather information to define a suitable procurement strategy.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in security services and innovative technology solutions. Businesses that can provide scalable defence site surveillance capabilities are well-suited to engage with this opportunity. The preliminary engagement offers an advantage to organisations looking to establish themselves within the Ministry of Defence's operations, offering potential long-term growth due to the project's focus on integrating cutting-edge security systems. Participation in the initial engagement does not influence future eligibility, ensuring a transparent process for all involved. This creates an ideal platform for firms aiming to strengthen their footprint in government defence contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project SENSOREM - Military Base Perimeter Security

Notice Description

Introduction: The Authority is inviting request for proposals from industry to deliver a scalable and sustainable Defence site surveillance capability under Project SENSOREM. Project SENSOREM forms part of a wider MOD effort to improve site protection and critical infrastructure through the integration of modern, technology enabled security solutions. The following general conditions should be noted: - The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement is for the Authority to gather information for the approach and procurement strategy for Project SENSOREM. - The Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement process and does not constitute commitment to undertake a procurement exercise until the Tender Notice is issued. - All costs associated with producing a response are the sole responsibility of the respondent. -The team will manage the process in an open and transparent manner, ensuring that participation or non-participation in the Preliminary Market Engagement will not give advantages or disadvantages to any supplier, nor impact their eligibility for future procurement processes. - All information provided by respondents shall be treated as commercially sensitive and not shared with any third parties. - Announcements will also be published on Find a Tender Service (FTS). Please click on this link to access the document: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61069

Planning Information

If you wish to participate, please carefully review the attached document, which contains detailed information regarding the requirement and outlines what we are seeking in your responses. Please click on this link to access the document: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61069 Please submit your responses in PDF format to des-gbadwl-comrcl-sharedmailbox@mod.gov.uk by close of play (COP) on Thursday 11th June 2026. Any submissions received after this deadline may be rejected at the Authority’s sole discretion. If you have any questions, please email des-gbadwl-comrcl-sharedmailbox@mod.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043546-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 3 Sep 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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