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Provision of Close Quarter Combat systems

Ministry of Defence

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Planning

22 Sep 2026 at 15:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence intends to procure two modular Close Quarter Combat (CQC) training systems for installation within existing training infrastructure. The requirement covers goods and associated training-facility and military-installation construction activity, with a training and simulation element focused on security equipment. The systems are intended to support close-quarter combat training rather than provide a general-purpose building. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence, with the requirement managed from Portsmouth. The scope is described as a single requirement and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises. Suppliers whose work combines modular structures, specialist training environments and defence or security training infrastructure should consider the requirement relevant when it progresses beyond planning.

This procurement is at the planning stage and is currently a request for information and preliminary market engagement, not an invitation to tender. The Ministry of Defence expects market engagement to take place by 8 October 2026, followed by an estimated sequential notice on 9 October 2026. The planned contract period is 10 October 2026 only, covering the single requirement for the two CQC training systems. The procurement is below the applicable threshold and no tender procedure, submission deadline, contract value or evaluation criteria has yet been set out. The buyer is seeking market information before deciding how the requirement will be taken forward. Businesses interested in shaping or understanding the future requirement should prepare for the engagement stage rather than a bid submission.

The requirement is likely to suit suppliers able to design, manufacture and install modular training systems within an existing facility, particularly where they understand close-quarter combat environments, military buildings or security-equipment training and simulation. Relevant preparation may include demonstrating experience of modular or portable structures, construction work in military installations, and the integration of specialist training systems into established infrastructure. Businesses with defence, security, simulation or operational training capability may be well placed, including smaller organisations and social enterprises, because the requirement is identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Potential participants should be ready to explain their technical approach, installation capability and experience delivering safe, practical training environments for government or defence users.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Close Quarter Combat systems

Notice Description

This request for Information / Preliminary Market Engagement document is for two modular Close Quarter Combat (CQC) training systems for installation within existing training infrastructure.

Planning Information

For full details please see the attachment at this link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa652020-04b1-4927-9780-c28ea5dc2584

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0777d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089781-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

45214800 - Training facilities building

45216200 - Construction work for military buildings and installations

80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Oct 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026 24 hours
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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