Planning

Request for Information - Maritime Heavy Lift UAS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Jan 2021 at 17:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jan 2021 at 10:02

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Dec 2020 at 14:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a maritime heavy lift capability using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAS). The engagement end date for submissions is set for 22nd January 2021. The authority is looking to understand market capabilities for supporting the Royal Navy's autonomous maritime aviation needs, specifically targeting potential suppliers in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This process is classified under various categories including parts for warships and heavy-lift ship services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in unmanned aerial technologies, lifting equipment, and military research. Companies that can provide innovative and effective solutions in autonomous airborne capabilities will be well-placed to contribute to the Ministry of Defence's goals and potentially engage in future procurement processes stemming from this initial RFI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Maritime Heavy Lift UAS

Notice Description

The Ministry Of Defence (The "Authority") is currently seeking information in order to qualify requirements and develop our understanding of the potential for the market to provide an autonomous maritime airborne heavy lift capability for the Royal Navy. The purpose of this Request for Information ("RFI") is to enhance the Authority's awareness and allow for initial review of a range of maritime airborne autonomous capabilities which currently exist or are in development within the marketplace to support the development of the RN's Autonomy network and the creation of the Future Maritime Aviation Force (FMAF, the rapid transformation of crewed aviation roles (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Communications, Lift and Strike) to uncrewed). The Authority intends to use the responses to this RFI to inform future decision making regarding the potential supply of maritime autonomous airborne heavy lift capability. For clarity, this RFI is not a bidding opportunity but a means by which industry can provide information to the Authority. The Authority makes no obligations or undertakings in any way to: i) invite tenders for the capability which is the subject of this RFI; ii) accept any RFI information received from suppliers; iii) include suppliers responding to this RFI in any future tender invitation; or, iv) make any other commitment to respondents whatsoever, including any intention to form a contract with any respondent for provision of the capability. For avoidance of doubt, any resulting procurement activity will be conducted competitively.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-121f392a-97aa-41a9-97eb-1d639945d363
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcac329d-7e85-480e-a619-521cb0fa561d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

35520000 - Parts for warships

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

60651400 - Heavy-lift ship services

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 2021Expired
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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

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