Planning

713285451 - Future Air Dominance System (FADS) - RFI - Market Engagement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 15:11

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 11:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), through its Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) team, has initiated a market engagement process for the Future Air Dominance System (FADS), with a tender titled "713285451 - Future Air Dominance System (FADS) - RFI - Market Engagement." This transformative multi-domain programme aims to provide advanced capabilities in Maritime Integrated Air and Missile Defence (M-IAMD) and Long-Range Precision Strike (LRPS). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, focusing on acquiring insights into current market capabilities relevant to the FADS programme. Key dates include an engagement end date on 17 January 2025, with one-to-one market engagement sessions scheduled for 28, 29, and 30 January 2025. The project will impact various geographic regions, including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories, and aligns with the CPV classification for warships (35510000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence technology and systems integration, particularly those capable of providing solutions for sophisticated air defence and precision strike capabilities. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the MoD is keen to understand diverse market offerings. Companies with experience in developing advanced defence systems, integration of complex technologies, and innovative solutions in air and missile defence will find this a conducive platform for growth. The engagement sessions and the detailed feedback mechanism offer a collaborative environment, allowing businesses to align their capabilities with the strategic defence needs of the UK, ultimately fostering long-term business growth and partnerships with the MoD.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

713285451 - Future Air Dominance System (FADS) - RFI - Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Future Air Dominance System (FADS) Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") is seeking to engage with suppliers for the purposes of gaining a clearer understanding of current market capabilities and potential offerings which may be relevant to FADS. FADS is a transformative multi-domain programme that will provide Maritime Integrated Air and Missile Defence (M-IAMD) against the toughest of threats in the air and space domain, and Long-Range Precision Strike (LRPS) against the hardest of targets in air, land, and maritime domains. The FADS programme will align itself with a 'system of systems' approach and brigade around the themes of; SENSE, DECIDE, EFFECT, CONNECT, HOST and ENABLE. FADS will deliver Air Defence of the Carrier Strike Group and Littoral Strike Group from the mid-2030s; a role currently being provided primarily by the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyers. Following the issuance of a Prior Information Notice (PIN), dated 18 November 2024 (Ref. 2024/S 000-037234), the Authority would like to sincerely thank all suppliers who have expressed an interest in the FADS programme. If you attended the brief on 03 December and would like to provide some feedback, the Authority would be grateful if you could complete the questionnaire linked here https://forms.office.com/e/9K96GW0B7g - to provide feedback that will help us improve how we engage with you in the future. The slide pack shared at the brief is available for viewing via AWARD. To access the documentation, interested suppliers will have to register to AWARD and pass necessary checks in a security gateway. To register, please follow this link - https://award.commercedecisions.com/dsp/web/project/c681dabd-6f69-4130-a815-9a82d6902ca3/register - and follow the instructions when prompted. This second notice serves to provide further information regarding the next Market Engagement Event 2 (MEE2): One to Ones. These sessions will be held on 28, 29 and 30 January 2025. FOR FULL NOTICE INFORMATION PLEASE OPEN ATTACHMENT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08e72a69-76f7-4539-8b25-5d195c2000e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031644b2-2178-42c5-9b76-28215e9ef353
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35510000 - Warships

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jan 2025Expired
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

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