Planning

RN Develop Concept Cards - RFI0034

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 12:23

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13 Mar 2025 at 09:50

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Planning

23 Jan 2025 at 10:27

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Planning

05 Aug 2024 at 13:06

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Planning

02 May 2024 at 14:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, is currently in the planning stage for the tender titled "RN Develop Concept Cards - RFI0034". This procurement process, initiated by the Royal Navy, seeks to gather information on products and ideas related to military research and technology under the Maritime Operating Concept (MarOpC). The engagement end date for this tender is set for 29th August 2025. The tender embraces a wide geographical scope, including delivery addresses such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of The World, and the United Kingdom. Businesses are encouraged to submit their Concept Cards using the provided layout and are allowed to highlight any new developments since the original submission.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in military technology research and product development. SMEs and VCSEs are explicitly recognised as suitable participants, suggesting a welcoming environment for small and community-focused enterprises. The emphasis on innovative ideas and products aligned with MarOpC themes such as adopting a System of Systems approach and executing strategic pivots opens pathways for technology firms, think tanks, and research institutions specialising in military and maritime solutions. Participating in this tender not only allows businesses to contribute to national defence strategies but also enables them to expand their reach and influence within the governmental procurement sector, potentially leading to future collaboration and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RN Develop Concept Cards - RFI0034

Notice Description

The Royal Navy are seeking information on products/ideas which are relevant to the themes and goals outlined in the Maritime Operating Concept (MarOpC); https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maritime-operating-concept-maropc If you have previously submitted a Concept Card, there is no need to do so again, your original submission will still be live in our system. However, if you think there has been any relevant developments since the concept was originally submitted then you may submit again, but please highlight the changes. You may submit more than one concept card, but if you do please make each one a separate attachment to your email. Please use the layout attached to this notice. The MarOpC includes a range of themes and goals, for example; Pages 10 and 11 - MarOpC themes; Becoming a more Distributed Protean Force, Executing the Wise Pivot, Adopting a System of Systems approach. Page 30 to 34 - Design principles for the Maritime Force Page 52 to 55 - Capability Features of different Force Level Outputs If you have any feedback on the concept card process, layout or this notice please send it to - NAVYCOMRCL-RFI@mod.gov.uk. The Concept Card process is a new idea and we are looking to improve the initial iteration and get industry insight.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7c32b12-4dcd-45bf-9f7c-9b77dd94cd60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d72e7b6a-55ec-46b9-b368-765984a9a3e6
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 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
P02 8BY
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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