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RFI - Climate Change, Energy and Environment Innovation -British Army Industry Engagement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Dec 2024 at 10:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Climate Change, Energy and Environment Innovation - British Army Industry Engagement." The procurement process, currently at the planning stage, focuses on renewable energy technology within the solar energy category, including wind-energy generators, other energy supplies, distribution, energy-related services, and energy management services. The MoD seeks to engage industrial and academic innovators to understand current capabilities in the market and strategic approaches for resilience and competitive advantage through energy transition and emission reduction. Responses are requested by 7 February 2025, and the project has a wide geographical scope, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy, energy storage, management, generation, utility reductions, GHG emissions reduction, carbon accounting, and biodiversity. SMEs and VCS entities are particularly encouraged to participate. By engaging in this RFI, businesses can showcase their innovative solutions to a key governmental sector, potentially leading to future collaborations and projects with the British Army and the broader Ministry of Defence. This engagement can drive business growth through the development of cutting-edge technologies and strategies aligned with the national defence energy sustainability goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Climate Change, Energy and Environment Innovation -British Army Industry Engagement

Notice Description

Climate Change, Energy and Environment Innovation -British Army Industry Engagement Considering industrial and academic innovation, the British Army is seeking to refresh and maintain an understanding of the current industry offerings in the sphere of renewable energy technology. To this aim, this (and potentially subsequent) Request for Information (RFI) is published to ensure that the Army has a clear and current understanding of the capabilities available in the renewable energy market, and of wider thinking for strategies to build resilience and seek competitive advantage through the Energy transition (whilst also reducing emissions). Please not that this is an RFI and not a contract notice. Formal expressions of interest are not sought at this time. Link to the Defence Operational Energy Strategy - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6570b223809bc300133081cc/Defence_Operational_Energy_Strategy_2023.pdf Link to the Defence Estate Sustainable Strategy - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-infrastructure-organisation-estate-and-sustainable-development Link to the MOD Climate Change and sustainability strategic approach - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-climate-change-and-sustainability-strategic-approach Innovations and developments should look to address one or several of the following key areas and can address opportunities in either the firm estate base, deployable space or both. - Energy Transition for both equipment and estate considerations. - Energy storage, management and control. - Energy generation. - Utility reductions. - GHG Emissions reduction. - Carbon accounting. - Natural Capital and biodiversity increases. Notes: Should you wish to participate in this opportunity, it would be appreciated if you could provide details of your area of proposed focus no later than 7 Feb 2025 to enable the Army to analyse and consider responses. Please submit your responses to armystratcen-epo-mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f7f041c-6ad7-4f0f-9d39-ef89c4a904d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82cecac2-224b-4ee2-ba7f-acc4823e8aa1
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

31121300 - Wind-energy generators

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Feb 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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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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