--- title: "Provision of Close Quarter Combat systems - RFI/PME" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56719c4e-2fa6-4151-a8c1-eb064ebb247f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56719c4e-2fa6-4151-a8c1-eb064ebb247f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56719c4e-2fa6-4151-a8c1-eb064ebb247f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56719c4e-2fa6-4151-a8c1-eb064ebb247f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "Ministry of Defence" published: "2026-09-22" --- # Provision of Close Quarter Combat systems - RFI/PME Buyer: Ministry of Defence Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56719c4e-2fa6-4151-a8c1-eb064ebb247f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56719c4e-2fa6-4151-a8c1-eb064ebb247f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56719c4e-2fa6-4151-a8c1-eb064ebb247f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence intends to procure two modular Close Quarter Combat (CQC) training systems. The systems will be installed within existing training infrastructure and are intended to support training in close-quarters combat. The requirement covers the supply of modular or portable structures, associated training-facility construction and military installation works, together with training and simulation capability for security equipment. Delivery and installation are associated with the Ministry of Defence site at Whale Island, Portsmouth, England. This is a defence training infrastructure requirement rather than a general building project, so it is most relevant to businesses able to provide specialised modular systems for operational or military training environments and integrate them into facilities that already exist. The procurement is at the planning stage and is currently being developed through a Request for Information and Preliminary Market Engagement exercise. The Ministry of Defence has set an expected engagement end date of 8 October 2026. This stage is intended to gather information from the market before any future procurement process; it is not an invitation to submit a tender. The expected requirement is for two systems, and the buyer has identified the use of an open tender process as the procurement approach. Suppliers should treat the engagement date as the buyer’s planned timetable for market involvement. The procurement’s value, contract duration, award criteria and tender deadlines have not yet been set out. This engagement should suit suppliers specialising in modular and portable buildings, military or secure training installations, close-quarter combat training environments, and security-equipment training or simulation systems. Relevant businesses may include manufacturers, systems integrators, specialist construction contractors and firms able to adapt existing infrastructure for immersive operational training. The work is likely to favour organisations that can combine design, manufacture, installation and commissioning, while meeting the practical demands of a defence setting. Experience delivering training facilities or military buildings would help suppliers demonstrate relevance. The buyer has marked the requirement as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, widening the potential role for specialist firms and delivery partners. ## Notice This request for Information / Preliminary Market Engagement document is for two modular Close Quarter Combat (CQC) training systems for installation within existing training infrastructure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa652020-04b1-4927-9780-c28ea5dc2584 | | 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 | 22 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 80 - Education and training services ### 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 ## Release History - 22 Sep 2026 at 15:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa652020-04b1-4927-9780-c28ea5dc2584 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa652020-04b1-4927-9780-c28ea5dc2584 22nd September 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54b153dd-d00d-4ba5-8924-4c8d67a02652 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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