Planning

Platoon Organic Fire Support -RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Jun 2021 at 09:27

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Jun 2021 at 15:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Platoon Organic Fire Support - RFI" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, England. This initiative falls under the weapons, ammunition, and associated parts industry category and is currently in the planning stage. A key engagement milestone is set for July 6, 2021, which marks the end of the engagement period. This request for information (RFI) seeks to explore market capabilities for enhancing the Infantry Company's operational effectiveness, particularly in reducing reliance on larger support capabilities such as the 81mm Mortar.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in defence and military supply, particularly those with innovative solutions related to weapons and precision effects technology. Companies capable of providing novel solutions that can enhance the performance of conventional launching platforms or develop new systems that reduce the physical burdens on users would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the British Army aims to deliver precision effects beyond 1000m while minimising collateral damage, businesses involved in advanced technology development and system integration could greatly benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Platoon Organic Fire Support -RFI

Notice Description

The British Army is seeking to enhance the capability of the Infantry Company, in order to reduce reliance on capabilities held at Battlegroup and above such as the 81mm Mortar. Currently, an Infantry Company can project effects (HE, Smoke and Illumination) to 350m (area effect) using the in-service Underslung Grenade Launchers held in each Platoon. The British Army needs to deliver multiple precision effects, at range (1000m+). The capability will be held at the lowest level and without unduly increasing the physical burden on the user either as individuals or as a group. If a launcher platform is required then utilising in-service weapons should be the focus. Precision could be delivered to reduce the risk of collateral damage, increase the probability of an effective hit on a variety of targets and reduce the physical burden on the user by minimising the load required to be carried. A new capability should be able to deliver many novel effects on various different targets This is a request for Information to ascertain the Market capability of meeting the potential requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21d65dc3-7e59-42ad-af74-ae47a82e28dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca53626-16b7-49db-9672-8254f9b66bad
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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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