Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Vehicle Security Barriers

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Notice Title

Notice Description

This is a Request for Information and not currently a tendering opportunity. 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.

Planning Information

For full details of this RFI, please see attachment at this link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1587433#fh

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ba70
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058666-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
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

45 - Construction work

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: 22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 8 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Jul 2026 - 6 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058666-2026
22nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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