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Future Combat Air Systems Tech Initiative (FCAS TI)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Jul 2020 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking specialist engineering support through the Future Combat Air Systems Tech Initiative (FCAS TI). The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £300,000, falls under the research and development services category and is based in England, specifically at RAF High Wycombe. The contract period is set from 31st July 2020 to 30th July 2021, with the call-off deadline for tenders having closed on 30th June 2020.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in niche engineering services relevant to military applications. Companies with capabilities in research and development, specialised engineering consultancy, or those involved in advanced fighter systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on critical enablers and whole-life supportability in the context of future combat air systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Combat Air Systems Tech Initiative (FCAS TI)

Notice Description

The Royal Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RAF RCO) Future Combat Air System Technology Initiative (FCAS TI) requires specialist, niche engineering support to ensure that critical enablers and whole-life supportability aspects relevant to a future fighter are developed in time for the Combat Air Acquisition Programme (CAAP) Outline Business Cases (OBC). Additional information: All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the FOI Act Part 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6a63183-9641-4e0f-a90f-7349f6e76de5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2020 - 30 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
BUCKS
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRFRAME SYSTEMS

Further Information

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