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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 031645/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: Ministry of Defence
National registration number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Postal address: HMS EXCELLENT WHALE ISLAND
Town: PORTSMOUTH
Postal code: PO2 8BY
Country: United Kingdom

Email: eleanor.rust100@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

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

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Independent Technical Service (ITS) for Tranche 2 & Tranche 3 for the SPARTAN programme
Reference number: 714863450

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short description
This Request For Information (RFI) is issued for Royal Navy, as part of Ministry of Defence (also known as “The Authority”). This is not a formal tender competition or commitment to any future contract(s), it is an opportunity for industry to provide information to assist in development of future requirements.
It is in relation to the provision of Independent Technical Services for the SPARTAN programme.
There will be a market engagement event held on the 21st of April via Teams and there is a questionnaire below that any interested suppliers should fill out and return to the Authority

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
4,500,000
Value (excluding VAT)
3,275,000
Currency
GBP

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

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKJ31 – Portsmouth

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-07-01 00:00
End
2029-06-30 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2031-06-30 23:59
Extended duration
5 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-05-01 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
2026-04-07 17:10

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-04-28 23:59
Engagement process description
There will be a market engagement event held on the 21st of April via Teams and there is a questionnaire provided in the pack found on the opportunity listing that any interested suppliers should fill out and return to the Authority.
The Opportunity listing and RFI pack can be found here:
This RFI aims to achieve the following outcomes:
• Assess levels of industry interest in this type of requirement
• Develop further the Authority’s understanding of the different technologies and capabilities available in the market, both current & emerging.
• Understand any industry concerns or feedback on this.
• Enable the Authority to develop a procurement strategy that will deliver best value for money for Defence.