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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, UK, is planning a procurement process entitled "Sharpshooter Enabling Contract," focusing on services in the industry category of specialist training. The procurement is at the planning stage, set to proceed with a direct award under the T3E framework due to the specialised nature of the required capability at the MOD Aberporth instrumented range. The contract will commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2028. A future notice is expected to be published by 1st September 2026, providing further insights into this opportunity.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in specialist training services, particularly those experienced in working with defence or government-related projects. Companies that can offer unique and bespoke solutions leveraging the MOD's specific environments and requirements will find this direct award model advantageous. Such businesses could significantly benefit from enhanced visibility and the potential for long-term collaboration with a central governmental authority like the Ministry of Defence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sharpshooter Enabling Contract

Notice Description

Delivery will continue through a single-source arrangement with QQ under the T3E framework, reflecting the unique and specialised capability of the MOD Aberporth instrumented range.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074493-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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