Planning

Next Generation Surface Electronic Warfare Threat - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

17 Feb 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in High Wycombe, has initiated the planning stage for the "Next Generation Surface Electronic Warfare Threat - RFI" under the industry category of Training and Simulation for aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts. This procurement process aims to modernise the UK's training air infrastructure as part of Project MUSTANG. Key dates include the engagement end date on 18th March 2025. The procurement is open for early engagement, with the procurement stage currently in the planning phase, under the tender ID tender_422945/1452631.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers able to provide a full-service provision, relevant equipment, and suitably qualified personnel. This is a promising contract for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies within the geographic regions of the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom are well-suited to participate. The market engagement notice and the RFI document signify a significant opportunity to influence the tender specifics and demonstrate capability to the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Next Generation Surface Electronic Warfare Threat - RFI

Notice Description

Early Engagement RFI The Authority seeks to develop its understanding of market capability and interest in providing a new training Ground Based adversary Integrated Air Defence System (IADS). Modernisation of the UK's Training Air Infrastructure for the Next Generation (Portfolio MUSTANG) - Project 2 - Next Generation Surface Electronic Warfare Threat (NGSEWT). This may include but is not limited to, Full-Service Provision, Relevant Equipment Provisions and Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) and general supporting staffing and services. Additional information: Request for Information (RFI) For MUSTANG - Project 2 - Next Generation Surface Electronic Warfare Threat

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89c837ff-1bae-4a84-b4d3-0dea99775759
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b113be-8768-4162-9eec-923fc0ce6d6f
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

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