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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 035781/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Public works 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: NCHQ, Whale Island
Town: Portsmouth
Postal code: PO2 8BY
Country: United Kingdom

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
Semi-Permanent Accommodation Solutions
Reference number: RFI0077

II.1.3) Type of contract
Works

II.1.4) Short description
The Royal Navy (RN) is interested in scoping industry options for semi-permanent (minimum 10 year lifetime) accommodation solutions.
The RN is keen to understand if any industry providers could offer accommodation for 70 individuals, featuring single occupancy housing in a pre-fabricated building, containerised ‘pod’ solutions, or other novel options.
Solution should be fitted with the necessary plumbing for running water, toilet & shower. Alternative solutions of communal areas will be considered.
Solution would be facilitated at MoD Range in the Outer Hebrides, and thus must be robust enough to survive year round conditions. Solution must be capable of being heated- ideally via electricity although other alternatives would be considered.
Options for transport to Outer Hebrides to support ongoing RN activity, as well as installation at Hebridean site.

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

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
45211340
45223821

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-05-21 00:00
End
2026-05-22 23:59
Duration
2 days

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-04-21 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)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-04-20 16:04

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement process description
for full details of this RFI, please see the attachment at this link –