Planning

Land GBAD Future Command & Control (C2) Early Engagement and Demonstration RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Apr 2024 at 05:53

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Mar 2024 at 11:28

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Mar 2024 at 11:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Land GBAD Future Command & Control (C2) programme, focusing on Command and Control systems for Ground Based Air Defence. The RFI is in the planning stage with an engagement end date of 8th May 2024. The procurement process aims to gather technical information to refine the requirements for C2 systems in the Land GBAD programme, covering Capability Uplift Periods 2 and 3, estimated between 2026 and onwards.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in Command and Control systems for defence applications to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies interested in providing C2 solutions for GBAD operations are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, is based in Bristol, England, and the tender is open for early engagement and demonstration, paving the way for potential future procurement opportunities within the specified timeframes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Land GBAD Future Command & Control (C2) Early Engagement and Demonstration RFI

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: The attached PDF document has been updated to clarify the use of DSP (AWARD) as the means of response to this RFI. Please review this document and follow instructions on page 1. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to the availability, technical maturity and capability of Command and Control (C2) systems for use within the Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) environment. This information will be used to inform the procurement strategy for C2 in the Land GBAD programme covering Capability Uplift Periods 2 and 3 (CUP2/3). CUP 2 estimated to take place between 2026-2030 and CUP 3 estimated to take place 2030 onwards. Please see the attached document titled 'Land GBAD Future Command & Control (C2) Early Engagement and Demonstration RFI' for full details of this RFI request and details of potential demonstration events. Please note the following general conditions: - This RFI is intended to assist the Authority in refining the requirements for C2 within the Land GBAD programme. - Any information inferred or implied within this RFI is subject to change and may not represent the Authority's final decision. - The Authority reserves the right not to proceed and to amend its approach regarding the elements of the Land GBAD programme described within this RFI. - No information provided within this RFI shall constitute a commitment. Any procurement relating to the topics discussed within the RFI shall be managed separately and in line with UK government legislation and policy, as relevant. - All costs associated with the production of such a response either to a RFI or a future procurement shall be borne entirely by the respondent. The Authority shall not contribute in any way to meeting production costs of any response. - No down-selection of respondents will take place as a consequence of any responses or interactions relating to this RFI. - No information provided in response to this RFI will be carried forward, used, or acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating the respondent in any subsequent formal procurement process. All costs provided shall be to assist forward planning assumptions only and shall bear no consideration in any way in any future procurement. - All information provided by respondents shall be treated as commercially sensitive and not shared with any third parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7de6b8f-3c6c-4e06-868f-e1897e3680ef
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42961000 - Command and control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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