Planning

RFI008 AIRCRAFT LAUNCH AND RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Mar 2021 at 16:19

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Feb 2021 at 14:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating the tender process for the project titled "RFI008 AIRCRAFT LAUNCH AND RECOVERY EQUIPMENT," which falls under the classification of research and development services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the engagement end date set for 26 March 2021. This project aims to explore the market’s capability to provide solutions for assisted launch and recovery of various air vehicles, which may be integrated into a vessel within the next 3 to 5 years. The relevant geographic region for delivery is the South East of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in aviation technologies or maritime systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Authority seeks diverse input to inform future decisions regarding air vehicle choices. Companies with expertise in both crewed and uncrewed vehicle systems will find this opportunity particularly relevant for expanding their market presence in defence-related projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI008 AIRCRAFT LAUNCH AND RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

Notice Description

See RFI: 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 assisted launch and arrested recover for a range of air vehicles, which would be suitable to fit to a vessel within 3 - 5 years. This is to support the development of the RN's Future Maritime Aviation Force (FMAF) with potential for use with both crewed and un-crewed air vehicles. The Authority intends to use the responses to this RFI to inform future decision making regarding potential air vehicle choices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-257da6c3-e021-47ba-b358-8630eef857d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86394100-2e2f-400b-b5ca-c3b898eceb55
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 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
Rosemary Wright
Contact Email
navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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