Planning

Maritime Multi-Media Request for Information

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 08:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking preliminary insights through the Maritime Multi-Media Request for Information process, currently at the planning stage. This procurement initiative encompasses the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment. Located in the South West of England, potential suppliers should be aware of the engagement end date set for 3rd September 2025. This tender is intended to gather market intelligence which will shape subsequent stages of the procurement process.

This Request for Information represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their footprint in the defence sector. Companies specialising in multi-media communication technologies will find this invitation suitable to showcase their capabilities, thereby positioning themselves as potential candidates for future contracting opportunities. Engaging with this tender can facilitate long-term growth and collaboration with a prestigious government entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maritime Multi-Media Request for Information

Notice Description

Request for Information for the upcoming Maritime Multi-Media requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7feae43b-c46d-4ec7-a1b9-27022ed37a94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56741b53-36c4-4861-b5ed-e8a19c8e9f92
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 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
Josef Pocock
Contact Email
josef.pocock107@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

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