UK seeking containerised armouries for overseas bases
- The containerised units will be situated within existing UK military locations located overseas
- The UK operates a string of overseas bases across Europe, the South Atlantic, the Middle East, and into the Indo-Pacific
- Such armoured units would be useful for locations that may not have established infrastructure
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking the provision of armoured containers for use at overseas sites operated by the British military, to be operated as armouries, ammunition stores, and workshops.
Contracted via Unite Procurement UK and published on the UK Government tender site in late-January, the UK MoD listed a requirement for a 20ft containerised armoury, a 10ft containerised ammunition store, and a 10ft containerised workshop.
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According to the contract tender the deadline for submissions is 13 February, with the deal valued at between £250,000 to £500,000 ($340,000 to $680,000). Delivery of the containerised weapons depot units is due for completion by February 2028.
All containers should be JSP 440, AASTP-1 (Edition C), DSA OME Part 2 and NSPA compliant as appropriate, the tender stated.
The containerised units will be stationed to UK personnel overseas and installed in a static capacity within existing UK-managed infrastructure in replacement of older system that are no longer considered suitable.
Such armoured containers are used by militaries around the world, offering secure storage in remote or unprepared locations. The addition of armour plates and polymer coatings provide a degree of physical resistance to kinetic threats, with other measures such as security doors and in-built security systems also commonly fitted.
Where are the UK’s overseas bases?
The UK operates a range of overseas bases and military/mixed use sites, from the Norwegian Arctic in the High North to the RAF base at Mount Pleasant on the Falkland Islands.
Military sites in warmer climes include the Sovereign Base Areas of Dhekelia and Akrotiri on Cyprus, Gibraltar naval base, the Duqm training area in Oman, and British Defence Singapore Support Unit.
The UK also maintains a naval support facility at Mina Salman in Bahrain, although a recent draw down of naval vessels in the region leaves its fate in the balance.
It is unknown where the containerised units will be deployed.
