Planning

Navigation Equipment Support - Request For Information (RFI)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 10:19

Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Navigation Equipment Support - Request For Information (RFI)", which falls under the industry category of navigation services (CPV 63724000). This tender involves continued in-service support and the possible purchase of one-off spares for several systems, including PDM2 and PDM4, CRPA, PFS, NAVFIX, PTFE, and FOCS. The services must support ships and submarines at all operational locations, including being deployable overseas. Important dates include a future notice date on 1 March 2026, with the contract period starting on 1 June 2027 and ending on 1 December 2035. The procurement is designed to be suitable for SMEs but not VCSEs, with a contract value estimated between £40,000,000 and £70,000,000. Locations for delivery cover a wide region, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and more.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in navigation equipment support and maintenance. SMEs in particular are well-suited to compete, given the specified suitability requirements. Companies with capabilities in supporting maritime navigation systems for vessels will find this procurement process rewarding. By participating, businesses can expand their market presence and demonstrate their expertise in high-value defence contracts. Additionally, the global deployment aspect of the contract allows companies to showcase their international service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

Navigation Equipment Support - Request For Information (RFI)

Notice Description

The Navigation team seeks to continue the In-Service Support for Platform Data Management (PDM2 and PDM4) systems, Controlled Reception Position Antenna (CRPA), Precise Fixing System (PFS), NAVFIX system, Precise Time and Frequency Equipment (PTFE), and Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS). The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to determine whether there is interest in the market to deliver all, or part, of the In-Service Support and/or one-off spares buys to the listed equipments. This will not define what is done, the purpose of this RFI is purely to obtain information. The equipment support provided must be able to support the ships and submarines at all locations where operated and be deployable overseas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f7aaf3b-e85a-4787-b829-c0d11c221f10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df94183-37f8-410b-80b2-5d675a7055d6
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
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
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 1 Dec 2035 Over 5 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
Jordan Jones
Contact Email
jordan.jones685@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

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