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Provision of Close Quarter Combat systems

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy construction 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 1 day, starting 10 October 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

This request for Information / Preliminary Market Engagement document is for two modular Close Quarter Combat (CQC) training systems for installation within existing training infrastructure.

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 089781-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

606

Awards

343

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From notice 089781-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.