Planning

Strategic Sea Lift Future (RFI 051) - 713788451

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Jan 2025 at 11:33

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jan 2025 at 11:30

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jan 2025 at 11:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a Prior Information Notice under the title "Strategic Sea Lift Future (RFI 051) - 713788451". This initiative falls within the ships category and is in the planning stage with a focus on preliminary market engagement to refine future requirements for strategic sea lift capabilities. The procurement process is primarily aimed at the maritime industry and involves the South East region of the United Kingdom. An important deadline for engagement is set for 28th February 2025, providing a timeline for interested parties to respond to the Request for Information (RFI) ahead of potential formal procurement activities. Key documents related to the tender were published on 17th January 2025, including instructions and questionnaires in various formats.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the maritime sector, particularly those capable of delivering ships and related services that align with the Ministry’s desired key characteristics and user requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, offering a growth avenue for businesses by engaging with a substantial and influential client such as the Ministry of Defence. Companies that can demonstrate innovation and robust capabilities in strategic sea lift solutions will be well-suited to compete, making this an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their footprint within governmental defence contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Sea Lift Future (RFI 051) - 713788451

Notice Description

The UK Ministry of Defence is issuing this Prior Information Notice, without call for competition and without commitment, to advise the market of its Request For Information in support of the development and refinement of its future Strategic SeaLift requirement ahead of any potential formal future Strategic SeaLift procurement. This Pre-Concept Preliminary Market Engagement Request For Information, targeted at various sections of the maritime industry, will be used to gain an understanding of the current and future capabilities of the market and what it is possible to deliver against a set of desired key characteristics and user requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90b669f6-7d06-4197-945b-70f9d7009d62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b736b3-bdad-41fb-a964-941de46732d8
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34510000 - Ships

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 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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Contact Email
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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