Planning

710338451 ALT PNT RFI/PIN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

01 Oct 2024 at 15:14

Planning

01 Oct 2024 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a public procurement process for the "710338451 ALT PNT RFI/PIN" project, aiming to acquire deployable eLoran technologies. This process is at the planning stage with a future notice date of 1st April 2025, and is set within the navigation services industry category. The project will be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with specific delivery addresses in Bristol (postal code BS34 8JH). The contract period is expected to run from 17th November 2025 to 31st December 2026. Businesses should note the procurement involves an estimated value of between £52,000,000 and £70,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in navigation services and related technologies are well-suited to compete. The procurement seeks to leverage innovative technologies to advance the Ministry's capabilities, thereby creating a competitive environment for new and established firms in the sector. By participating, businesses can establish or strengthen partnerships with a high-profile government body, the Ministry of Defence, and potentially broaden their market reach.

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Notice Title

710338451 ALT PNT RFI/PIN

Notice Description

Following on from our recent Industry Day on 1st March 2024, and subsequent update provided in June 2024, we thank you again for the engagement and RFI information provided, this has helped to steer our planning for the next stage of the Alt PNT project. The requirements for ALT PNT is still evolving, we have decided as we want to progress activities we are taking a measured approach at this stage, and focusing on Deployable eLoran technologies only at this time , we therefore are seeking RFI responses to support us in progressing this project. Please see attachment associated with this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1861f9d-b11d-450b-a083-0fb1b38057a0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63724000 - Navigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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