Planning

Further Request for Information for Non-Destructive Testing Equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 13:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking information regarding Non-Destructive Testing Equipment through a renewed Request for Information (RFI). This procurement process falls under the industry category of non-destructive testing services (CPV code 71632200) and is currently in the planning stage. The engagement end date for market feedback is 4th April 2025. The project covers a broad geographical area, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This renewed RFI provides an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in the manufacturing or supply of non-destructive testing equipment to contribute to MOD's understanding of the market. Organisations that can offer insights into equipment availability in the private and commercial sector would be well-positioned to influence future procurement strategies and potentially secure future contracts. The MOD is not seeking promotional materials but rather detailed information on current service capabilities to better shape their procurement route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Request for Information for Non-Destructive Testing Equipment

Notice Description

There is a current requirement for Non-Destructive Testing Equipment within the UK MOD. At this time, the Authority are seeking to better understand the industry and what can be provided to fulfil the future requirement. This is further market research from the latest RFI, which was published in December 2024 and closed in January 2025. Due to little response at the time, we are publishing the same RFI to see if other company's in industry can assist with the market research and further help the Authority with their procurement route. This is a request for information only at this time, and the detailed documents linked to this RFI will be needed to respond with. The Authority are not looking for brochures from organisations or company's, just a better understanding if the equipment is currently in service within the wider private and commercial sector. Additional information: Link to DSP with the opportunity to respond to the RFI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-170697bd-5c47-4671-bb9d-1d9334370ec4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7898a6d9-6168-4831-b36b-6566160370d3
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 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
DEESIDE, FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH5 2LS
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Queensferry and Sealand
Westminster Constituency
Alyn and Deeside

Further Information

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