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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 058666/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Defence
National registration number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Postal address: Navy Command Headquarters, Leach Building, HMS Excellent, Whale Island
Town: Portsmouth
Postal code: PO2 8BY
Country: United Kingdom

Contact Person: Navy Commercial MEGRFI Team
Email: navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Vehicle Security Barriers
Reference number: MEGRFI01008

II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies

II.1.4) Short description
This is a Request for Information and not currently a tendering opportunity.
The Authority is seeking to explore Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions, specifically in the form of Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs). This includes the potential establishment of a comprehensive through-life support including installations and maintenance contract, anticipated to span approximately 10 years, incorporating provisions for capability upgrades, technology refresh, and asset sustainment.
The Authority welcomes input from subject matter experts and relevant suppliers to better understand the level of market interest and capability in delivering a requirement of this nature in the future. This also provides an opportunity for industry to offer feedback, highlight any concerns, and identify potential risks or constraints that may impact delivery.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
0
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34928100
34928110
34928300
45233280

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-07-31 00:00
End
2027-07-06 23:59
Duration
11 months 7 days

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-07-08 23:59

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-06-22 16:33

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-07-07 23:59
Engagement process description
For full details of this RFI, please see attachment at this link: