Tenders/UK3 715874471 - British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) Safe Operating Environment (SOE)

UK3 715874471 - British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) Safe Operating Environment (SOE)

Ministry of Defence
Published: Aug 11, 2026
Updated: Aug 11, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the security and defense, energy and power and legal services sectors, with a focus on Oil Gas and Anti Corruption. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 20.3 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the security and defense sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Links to the previous notices: UK1 Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067825-2025? UK2 Notice original: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077395-2025? UK2 Notice updated: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001224-2026 Due to a technical issue affecting notice linking, the related previous notices cannot be electronically linked to this notice. The relevant notices have therefore been referenced above for transparency and ease of access. Procurement description: (1) The Safe Operating Environment (SOE), provides a capability available during daylight hours, at the Authority’s priority, to conduct: (a) Range Clearance: Planned capability available at a prearranged time and date outlined during regular liaison in order to assess training (trg) facilities and Training Area (TA) infrastructure for safety, intercept TA incursions, assist with natural disasters, and, or respond to emergency situations that may lead to a loss of life, trg or impact the Authority’s reputation. If necessary, the Authority will deploy a team to conduct ground command and control; RC platform may be re-tasked to assist. Additionally, a reactive, capability available during daylight hours when the Contractor is forward based, covering the Authority’s exercises. (b) Aerial Fire Fighting (AFF): A capability, available during daylight hours, tasked at the Authority’s priority providing fire suppression or wetting from the air, of a general area to ensure a SPTT. (c) General Aviation Support (GAS): Capability available through pre-arranged liaison and in accordance with the response state. This could include pax transfer, aviation recces, command and control platform, search, VIP movement and logistic/movement of materiel within the BATUK area of responsibility. (d) The detailed aviation Safe Operating Environment.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 076293-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence has issued 1,111 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 57 currently open and 808 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 7 countries including CY, Singapore, and New Zealand. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 076293-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Defence in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £20,258,620 - £20,258,620. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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Key Details

Estimated Budget
£20,258,620 - £20,258,620
Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
076293-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Ministry of Defence
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Contact

Contact Person
Laura Chapman

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