---
title: "Project Carver UK2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a95"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Project Carver UK2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a95

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## Summary

Project Carver, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, proposes to deliver engineering and technical training services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on market engagement. The deadline for responses to the Request for Information (RFI) has been extended to 27 March 2026. The project falls under the industry category of technical training services, set to commence in April 2029 and conclude in March 2039. The initial RFI due date was 20 March 2026 but has been extended to maximise industry engagement. The Ministry of Defence, located at the Defence College of Technical Training in Chippenham, heads this procurement process, aiming to engage potential suppliers through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

Project Carver offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in technical training and engineering solutions. The process requires suppliers capable of delivering high-quality training services over a ten-year period. Businesses with expertise in the education and training sector, particularly those experienced with government contracts, will find this opportunity particularly suitable. Engaging in this project could provide long-term partnerships and stable contracts with a central government authority, thereby contributing to sustainable business growth. Interested companies are encouraged to participate in the current market engagement stages to establish themselves as suitable contenders in this promising procurement process.

## Notice

Project Carver will deliver Engineering and Technical Training.

### Planning Information

Market Engagement Instance 1: February 2026 - RFI
The Authority welcomes Industry to submit answers to RFI Questions for Project Carver. The RFI document, including the submission instructions and the response template, can be found in the Project Carver Opportunity Listing via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP): https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60804 
Please submit your response by 17:00 Friday 27th March 2026.
NB: The Authority originally planned to close this RFI at 17:00 on Friday 20th March 2026 but has made the decision to extend the closing date to 17:00 on Friday 27th March 2026 to increase engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025222-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2039 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CHIPPENHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN15 4XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Lyneham |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025222-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 15:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015795-2026
- 21 May 2025 at 12:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023848-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025222-2026
  19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015795-2026
  20th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023848-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60804
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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