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Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Vehicle Security Barriers

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy construction and highways work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 11 months, starting 31 July 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 157 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

*Notice V2* Updated link 25/06/2026 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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 058666-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 059894-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

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604

Awards

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From notice 058666-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 June 2026, last updated 25 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.