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title: "SACC/00115 - In Service Support of the CSI Cabin - UK 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06534d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# SACC/00115 - In Service Support of the CSI Cabin - UK 2

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06534d

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The project, titled "SACC/00115 - In Service Support of the CSI Cabin - UK 2," falls under the services industry category and involves the support and maintenance of the Control and Reporting Centre Systems Interface Remote Cabin at RAF Boulmer. Currently in the planning stage, the authority is conducting a preliminary market engagement, with expressions of interest required by 5 March 2026. The anticipated contract spans five years, with potential extension options, starting from 13 October 2026, and has an estimated value between £80,000 and £120,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical building inspection and repair and maintenance of electrical installations. Companies with expertise in preventive maintenance of technical equipment, security systems, and electrical installations, particularly those with UK Security Clearance, are well-suited to compete. The contract scope includes ensuring design integrity, security, and electrical safety of the cabin, as well as providing repair and emergency services. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to expand their portfolio in government contracts within the defence sector, offering growth prospects through long-term service commitments.

## Notice

20260210 - Preliminary Market Engagement - CSI Cabin The Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to undertake preliminary market engagement ahead of a planned competitive tender. The anticipated procurement will cover the support, maintenance, and assurance of the Control and Reporting Centre (CRC) Systems Interface (CSI) Remote Cabin. The Authority seeks to understand market capability and capacity to deliver this requirement, refine the procurement strategy, and ensure an effective competition. This notice is issued in accordance with Section 16(1)(d) of the Procurement Act 2023 to identify suppliers who may be able to meet the forthcoming requirement and to gauge interest in participating in early market engagement activities. This is not a call for competition, and no contract will be awarded as a result of this notice. The prospective contract is expected to cover a period of 5 years with 2 one-year options and has an estimated total contract value of approximately between PS80,000 - PS120,000 (ex VAT) including options. The scope is anticipated to include, but is not limited to, the following: Support to the Link 16 Cabin, a metal ISO container (8000mm L x 3200mm W x 2800mm H) at RAF Boulmer. 1. Preventive maintenance / serviceability checks for the Link 16 Cabin and equipment including; * Air conditioning units * Smoke Detectors * Fire alarm system * Intruder alarm * Cabin power distribution and safety certification o Cabin Earth, leakage circuit breakers and residual current circuit breakers (mechanical check) o Lighting (Main and Emergency) o Cabin and equipment rack earth bonding * Floor coverings, walls and ceilings * Weather protection covering all external surfaces, anchor points and patch panel ingress / egress points * Main and emergency doors including locking mechanisms 2. Testing/Certification of the Cabin to ensure design integrity, security, and electrical safety 3. Provision of repair and emergency call-out service 4. Provision of ad-hoc in-service support activities to the Cabin's external connections and interfaces. The contractor must hold at least UK Security Clearance to gain access and complete work.

### Planning Information

Please submit your expression of interest, including details of the services you can provide to meet the requirements set out in this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, to karmen.webber102@mod.gov.uk no later than 5 March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013157-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 16:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013157-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013157-2026
  12th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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