Planning

RFI0041 RN Modular/Containerised MW Concepts

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

22 May 2024 at 09:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender with the title "RFI0041 RN Modular/Containerised MW Concepts" in the military research and technology industry category. The tender is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for June 12, 2024. The Royal Navy is seeking information from industry regarding Remote or Autonomous Mine Warfare SENSING capabilities for deployment from a Common Medium sized Uncrewed Surface Vessel. The buying organisation is based in Portsmouth, England.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly those specialising in military research and technology, to provide innovative solutions to the Royal Navy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Respondents are requested to submit White Papers detailing mine countermeasure solutions that meet specified criteria. The Ministry of Defence aims to conduct future procurement competitively through the Defence Sourcing Portal and Contracts Finder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI0041 RN Modular/Containerised MW Concepts

Notice Description

RFI0041 - RN Modular/Containerised MW Concepts This RFI is not a bidding opportunity but a means by which industry can provide information. Any resulting procurement activity will be conducted competitively. The Royal Navy is seeking to gain information from Industry as to Remote or Autonomous Mine Warfare SENSING capabilities that could be hosted within a Modular/Containerised 20ft ISO (or series of ISO containers) for deployment from a Common Medium sized Uncrewed Surface Vessel (C-MUSV ~40M vessel). Note this is NOT an RFI for the vessel/platform itself. Responses (White Papers) of no more than 5 pages are requested explaining the sensors and ancillary equipment which could be deployed (remotely or autonomously). Specifically, the RN is seeking to understand modularise Mine Counter Measure (MCM) solutions that can provide a search and identification of mine/mine like contacts. It should be noted that unlike traditional MCM Vessels, the host USV may not be acoustically quietened or magnetically clean. Alternative sensing options are also of interest but would need to represent a detection capability equal or better than current capabilities detection ranges. Where possible an indication of Technology Readiness Level, % detection, target position accuracy, max search depth, likely Integration requirements with the host platform, C2 (Command and Control) requirements (ashore or afloat to conduct 'Process Exploitation and Dissemination' of the data) and non-committal VROM costs would be useful as well as indicative timeline to deliver a potential demonstrator. Please complete Annex A of the attached document. Please note: This RFI is an information gathering exercise, no further discussions with industry are planned at this stage however any future procurement activity will be advertised in line with public procurement regulations on the Defence Sourcing Portal and Contracts Finder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997b71b5-c31c-4821-9ae8-4f25ffcb8272
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

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
22 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 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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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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