715862501-Provision of a Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIOps) Training Facility
The contract covers the provision of a Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIOps) training facility for the Ministry of Defence, the UK government department responsible for defence and the armed forces. The supplier is expected to provide the facility at RM Bickleigh, with an option for the Ministry to purchase an additional facility at CTCRM, in accordance with the requirements and technical standards set out in the Invitation to Tender. The initial contract value is £616,650 excluding VAT (£739,980 including VAT), with an option to increase the total value to £1,233,300 excluding VAT (£1,479,960 including VAT) for additional goods, services or works; the contract duration is not specified. Delivery is required at RM Bickleigh, while the optional additional facility would be provided at CTCRM, and no wider delivery region is stated. The requirement has a Cyber Security Model risk profile of Level 1, and bidders must satisfy the financial and technical evaluation requirements detailed in the Invitation to Tender.
Buyer: Ministry of Defence. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 5 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.2m
- Bids close: 27 Oct 2026
- Location: Portsmouth
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 25 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
- Category: Wall and rope climbing equipment (37535290)
From the official notice
Provision of a Maritime Interdiction Operations training facility at RM Bickleigh and option to purchase an additional facility at CTCRM. Please see Invitation to Tender documentation for further detail. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Security Model (CSM) Risk Assessment is Level 1. Please note: The Contracting Authority may carry out a future, subsequent procurement of similar goods/services/works and rely on the direct award ground at Schedule 5, paragraph 8.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 27 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.2m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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