--- title: "Equipment Support Tactical Workshop" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e6b9ddf-9c57-4f26-8760-a38115db1060" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e6b9ddf-9c57-4f26-8760-a38115db1060" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e6b9ddf-9c57-4f26-8760-a38115db1060.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e6b9ddf-9c57-4f26-8760-a38115db1060.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "Ministry of Defence" published: "2026-09-18" --- # Equipment Support Tactical Workshop Buyer: Ministry of Defence Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e6b9ddf-9c57-4f26-8760-a38115db1060 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e6b9ddf-9c57-4f26-8760-a38115db1060) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e6b9ddf-9c57-4f26-8760-a38115db1060.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is preparing to procure an equipment support tactical workshop. The requirement is for an organic, modular and deployable workshop facility that can be positioned close to supported force elements. In practical terms, this is a portable or modular building solution intended to provide equipment support where operational users need it, rather than a conventional fixed workshop. The procurement is categorised as modular and portable buildings, under CPV 44211100. Delivery is associated with Portsmouth, England, at Whale Island, and the South West of England. Businesses involved in the design, manufacture, supply, installation or deployment of modular and portable workshop facilities may find the requirement relevant. This procurement is at the planning stage: the Ministry of Defence has stated an intention to procure, but has not yet issued an invitation to tender. The buyer is conducting early market engagement through a tactical workshop exercise. Its planned engagement is expected to end on 2 October 2026, at 23:59, and this is an engagement date rather than a tender submission deadline. The requirement is being developed as a tender procurement, with the detailed procedure and commercial arrangements to be established before the requirement reaches the market. Businesses should therefore treat this as an opportunity to understand and influence the emerging requirement, not as a competition for immediate bid submission. The requirement should suit suppliers able to provide modular, portable and deployable building solutions for equipment support. Relevant businesses may include manufacturers, designers, systems integrators, installers and specialist contractors with experience creating facilities that can be positioned near supported operational users. Capability to deliver an organic workshop facility, rather than only a standard building, is likely to be important: suppliers should consider how their solutions support equipment maintenance or support activity in locations where a fixed facility may not be suitable. The buyer has identified the requirement as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. These organisations can use the planning and engagement stage to prepare their capability information and shape a future response. ## Notice The Tactical Equipment Support Workshop is intended to provide an organic, modular and deployable workshop facility that can be positioned close to supported force elements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f14b50-0e13-4c11-9a20-a37f1cdf59cd | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Ministry of Defence | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Postcode area | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO2 8BY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Nelson | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings ## Release History - 18 Sep 2026 at 09:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f14b50-0e13-4c11-9a20-a37f1cdf59cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f14b50-0e13-4c11-9a20-a37f1cdf59cd 18th September 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c74c479-149e-486c-914c-73fcf05504cc n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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