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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 013157/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service 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: Defence Equipment and Support
National registration number: PVRL-5831-GLMM

Postal address: MOD Abbey Wood
Town: Bristol
Region: Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Postal code: BS34 8JH
Country: United Kingdom

Contact Person: Karmen Webber
Email: karmen.webber102@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

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

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
SACC/00115 – In Service Support of the CSI Cabin – UK 2
Reference number: SACC/00115

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short description
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 £80,000 – £120,000 (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.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
108,000
Value (excluding VAT)
90,000
Currency
GBP

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

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
50711000
71631300

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-10-13 00:00
End
2031-10-12 23:59
Duration
5 years
Possible extension
2033-10-12 23:59
Extended duration
7 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-03-05 23:59

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-02-12 16:59

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-03-05 23:59
Engagement process description
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.