---
title: "Sharpshooter Enabling Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dd29"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-08-06"
---

# Sharpshooter Enabling Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dd29

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, UK, is planning a procurement process entitled "Sharpshooter Enabling Contract," focusing on services in the industry category of specialist training. The procurement is at the planning stage, set to proceed with a direct award under the T3E framework due to the specialised nature of the required capability at the MOD Aberporth instrumented range. The contract will commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2028. A future notice is expected to be published by 1st September 2026, providing further insights into this opportunity.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in specialist training services, particularly those experienced in working with defence or government-related projects. Companies that can offer unique and bespoke solutions leveraging the MOD's specific environments and requirements will find this direct award model advantageous. Such businesses could significantly benefit from enhanced visibility and the potential for long-term collaboration with a central governmental authority like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Delivery will continue through a single-source arrangement with QQ under the T3E framework, reflecting the unique and specialised capability of the MOD Aberporth instrumented range.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074493-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 08:38 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074493-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074493-2026
  6th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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