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Bulk Modular Support Units-715970488

Ministry of Defence

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27 Oct 2026 at 08:03

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26 Oct 2026 at 14:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
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26 Oct 2026 at 13:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is buying bulk modular support units (MSUs), classified as storage containers. The requirement is for the supply of goods; the tender description directs suppliers to the Invitation to Tender for the full specification. The units are for delivery in the United Kingdom. This is a single-lot requirement, managed by the Ministry of Defence. The published description identifies the Cyber Security Model risk assessment as Level 1. The procurement concerns physical modular support units rather than a stated service or construction project, so suppliers should assess the detailed technical requirements in the tender documents against their product range and ability to supply the units.

The buyer invited tenders through an open procedure. The tender deadline set was 20 November 2026 at 10:00, and the deadline for enquiries was 9 November 2026 at 17:00. The planned award decision date was 1 December 2026. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2030. The stated procurement value is £4,999,994.50 excluding VAT (£5,999,993.40 including VAT). The contract allows additional purchases and an extension option; the lot description sets an initial value of £833,332.50 excluding VAT, with the option to increase the value for further goods. Tenders are assessed to identify the most advantageous offer, using financial and technical evaluation. Economic and technical selection criteria also apply; detailed scoring and requirements are in the Invitation to Tender.

This opportunity may suit suppliers of modular support units and storage containers, including small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises, which are expressly considered suitable. Suppliers need to demonstrate that they meet the economic and technical selection requirements and can offer a competitive combination of price and technical quality. The requirement involves a substantial supply of physical goods, with scope for additional purchases, so bidders should be equipped to fulfil the specified unit requirements and manage delivery reliably. The stated cyber risk level is Level 1. The tender data does not set out particular accreditations, production capacity thresholds or prior-experience requirements; suppliers should check the Invitation to Tender for the specific qualification, product and delivery requirements before deciding whether to bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bulk Modular Support Units-715970488

Notice Description

Procurement of Bulk Modular Support Units (MSUs) - for full details please see attached ITT document. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Security Model (CSM) Risk Assessment is Level 1.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will include the option to extend by up to three years after the initial end date of approximately 31 March 2027, giving a maximum duration up to approximately 31 March 2030. The contract is set at an initial value of PS833,332.50 ex VAT (PS999,999.00 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of PS4,166,662.00 ex VAT (PS499,9994.40 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional goods as detailed in the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07903a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101282-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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)

CPV Codes

44613400 - Storage containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,999,994 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,999,994 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

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