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title: "Provision of Close Quarter Combat systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0777d8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Ministry of Defence"
published: "2026-09-22"
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# Provision of Close Quarter Combat systems

Buyer: Ministry of Defence  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0777d8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence intends to procure two modular Close Quarter Combat (CQC) training systems for installation within existing training infrastructure. The requirement covers goods and associated training-facility and military-installation construction activity, with a training and simulation element focused on security equipment. The systems are intended to support close-quarter combat training rather than provide a general-purpose building. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence, with the requirement managed from Portsmouth. The scope is described as a single requirement and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises. Suppliers whose work combines modular structures, specialist training environments and defence or security training infrastructure should consider the requirement relevant when it progresses beyond planning.

This procurement is at the planning stage and is currently a request for information and preliminary market engagement, not an invitation to tender. The Ministry of Defence expects market engagement to take place by 8 October 2026, followed by an estimated sequential notice on 9 October 2026. The planned contract period is 10 October 2026 only, covering the single requirement for the two CQC training systems. The procurement is below the applicable threshold and no tender procedure, submission deadline, contract value or evaluation criteria has yet been set out. The buyer is seeking market information before deciding how the requirement will be taken forward. Businesses interested in shaping or understanding the future requirement should prepare for the engagement stage rather than a bid submission.

The requirement is likely to suit suppliers able to design, manufacture and install modular training systems within an existing facility, particularly where they understand close-quarter combat environments, military buildings or security-equipment training and simulation. Relevant preparation may include demonstrating experience of modular or portable structures, construction work in military installations, and the integration of specialist training systems into established infrastructure. Businesses with defence, security, simulation or operational training capability may be well placed, including smaller organisations and social enterprises, because the requirement is identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Potential participants should be ready to explain their technical approach, installation capability and experience delivering safe, practical training environments for government or defence users.

## 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.

### Planning Information

For full details please see the attachment at this link:
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa652020-04b1-4927-9780-c28ea5dc2584

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089781-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## 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 15:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089781-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089781-2026
  22nd September 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa652020-04b1-4927-9780-c28ea5dc2584
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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