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RFI0044 for Next Generation Surface Ship Torpedo Defence Systems

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Jun 2024 at 13:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process titled "RFI0044 for Next Generation Surface Ship Torpedo Defence Systems". The procurement falls under the industry category of Military research and technology. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, England, has set an engagement end date of August 2, 2024. This planning stage tender invites industry input on technologies and systems related to Surface Ship Torpedo Defence, aiming to inform future planning for systems due to remain in service until 2030. The Ministry is keen to foster a strategic relationship with defence and security industries through this engagement.

This opportunity is suited for businesses with expertise in sensing capability, softkill and hardkill effectors, effector delivery mechanisms, processing, and defence integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in providing white papers outlining end-to-end systems or components. This proactive engagement by the Royal Navy aims to explore innovative solutions and potentials for future procurement activities, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially create a future business case in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI0044 for Next Generation Surface Ship Torpedo Defence Systems

Notice Description

RFI0044 This RFI is not a bidding opportunity but a means by which industry can provide information. In accordance with the principles of the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS) the Royal Navy is committed to developing an ever more productive and strategic relationship with defence and security industries, capitalising on your skills as part of our support for increased transparency and inclusivity. Any future procurement activity would be conducted in accordance with the relevant Procurement legislation in place at that point in time. A decision by any prospective provider not to submit a response to this RFI will not prejudice future engagements. The Royal Navy (RN) is seeking information regarding industry capability, technologies, and systems, in areas pertinent to Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD) systems. This is to inform and support future planning in this area. The current SSTD system is due to remain in-service until 2030. Options to maintain the capability it provides are being considered. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: - Sensing capability. - Softkill and hardkill effectors. - Effector delivery mechanisms. - Processing. - Platform and combat system integration. - Platform and force level defence. Responses regarding extant/traditional capabilities as well as novel systems and approaches are encouraged. Responses to this RFI should take the form of 'White Papers' (no more than 5 pages) articulating 'end to end' systems or parts thereof and directly addressing the questions posed by the Annex. Where possible, provide indicative costs and timelines for the systems and capabilities referred to in the responses. This is to support future outline planning and the potential creation of any future business case.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f40e00d-527a-4fef-bee0-f8c1da6fc07d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40543335-1258-4e60-91fb-c66de3859164
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

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
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 2024Expired
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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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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