Planning

RFI - NavyX Autonomy Assessment Evaluation and Training Simulator

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

10 Jul 2023 at 13:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender titled "RFI - NavyX Autonomy Assessment Evaluation and Training Simulator" in the research and development services industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 7th August 2023. This opportunity is suited for businesses interested in providing innovative solutions for autonomous systems and synthetic environment assessments.

The tender, issued by the Ministry of Defence, aims to enhance NavyX's capability by enabling experimentation and assessment of autonomy systems in a synthetic environment. Businesses with expertise in research and development services, particularly in the field of autonomous systems, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement process offers opportunities for SMEs seeking to collaborate and contribute to NavyX's innovative initiatives in enhancing maritime autonomy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - NavyX Autonomy Assessment Evaluation and Training Simulator

Notice Description

NavyX, as the RN's innovation, lethality, and autonomy accelerator, has 3 surface platforms XV PATRICK BLACKETT, MADFOX and an Autonomous Pacific 24 Seaboat (APAC 24) which can meet the aims of NavyX by hosting, demonstrating, and aiding in the evaluation of autonomous systems. To enhance NavyX's capability a system enabling experimentation and assessment in a synthetic environment would be beneficial. It would enable NavyX to offer the ability to assess and evaluate full and partial autonomy systems or elements of such systems alongside, and complimentary to the capabilities offered by NavyX's live surface assets. For full details please see the attached for further details of the RFI, including how to submit a response. Please note RFIs for information only and are not funded opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5dbb2ea-93e6-436e-adea-daf225afc513
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e1c18f2-cc4e-473a-bb77-92e23195fcfc
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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2023Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

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