--- title: "Project SENSOREM - Military Base Perimeter Security" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0696da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0696da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0696da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0696da.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2026-05-12" --- # Project SENSOREM - Military Base Perimeter Security Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0696da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0696da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0696da.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority, which is initiating Project SENSOREM aimed at enhancing military base perimeter security. This project falls under the defence and security category and involves delivering a scalable surveillance capability. Located in Bristol, UK, the preliminary engagement stage requires interested parties to submit their responses by the 11th of June 2026. The project's planning phase began on the 12th of May 2026, with the contract period envisaged to run from September 1st, 2026, to September 3rd, 2029. The procurement is intended to explore modern technology-enabled security solutions, emphasising a commitment to gather information to define a suitable procurement strategy. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in security services and innovative technology solutions. Businesses that can provide scalable defence site surveillance capabilities are well-suited to engage with this opportunity. The preliminary engagement offers an advantage to organisations looking to establish themselves within the Ministry of Defence's operations, offering potential long-term growth due to the project's focus on integrating cutting-edge security systems. Participation in the initial engagement does not influence future eligibility, ensuring a transparent process for all involved. This creates an ideal platform for firms aiming to strengthen their footprint in government defence contracts. ## Notice Introduction: The Authority is inviting request for proposals from industry to deliver a scalable and sustainable Defence site surveillance capability under Project SENSOREM. Project SENSOREM forms part of a wider MOD effort to improve site protection and critical infrastructure through the integration of modern, technology enabled security solutions. The following general conditions should be noted: - The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement is for the Authority to gather information for the approach and procurement strategy for Project SENSOREM. - The Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement process and does not constitute commitment to undertake a procurement exercise until the Tender Notice is issued. - All costs associated with producing a response are the sole responsibility of the respondent. -The team will manage the process in an open and transparent manner, ensuring that participation or non-participation in the Preliminary Market Engagement will not give advantages or disadvantages to any supplier, nor impact their eligibility for future procurement processes. - All information provided by respondents shall be treated as commercially sensitive and not shared with any third parties. - Announcements will also be published on Find a Tender Service (FTS). Please click on this link to access the document: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61069 ### Planning Information If you wish to participate, please carefully review the attached document, which contains detailed information regarding the requirement and outlines what we are seeking in your responses. Please click on this link to access the document: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61069 Please submit your responses in PDF format to des-gbadwl-comrcl-sharedmailbox@mod.gov.uk by close of play (COP) on Thursday 11th June 2026. Any submissions received after this deadline may be rejected at the Authority’s sole discretion. If you have any questions, please email des-gbadwl-comrcl-sharedmailbox@mod.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043546-2026 | | 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 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 3 Sep 2029 | | 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 12 May 2026 at 14:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043546-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043546-2026 12th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61069 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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