Planning

Light Gun Post Design Services - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

27 May 2021 at 10:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently in the planning stage for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the 'Light Gun Post Design Services.' This procurement process aims to explore market capabilities in relation to a future Light Gun project for Artillery Systems, specifically addressing supportability issues due to resource constraints. The engagement period is set to conclude on 5th July 2021, with the project classified under the 'Towed artillery' category (CPV 35322300). The procurement will take place across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in government defence projects that require specialised design and engineering support. Companies with expertise in technical publication updates, configuration management, or safety monitoring are well-suited to respond to this RFI. Engaging in this early market consultation will not only allow businesses to showcase their capabilities but also to influence the potential future procurement process, thus expanding their market presence in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Light Gun Post Design Services - RFI

Notice Description

The MOD is conducting Early Market Engagement for a future Light Gun project for Artillery Systems. Due to the demand on resource, competing priorities, and lack of capacity, the support provided by DE&S alone is no longer fit for purpose, and if it continues in this way the availability of the platform will be affected, as supportability becomes unsustainable. This project is in early concept and aims to cover the following: Core activity to include but not limited to - Provision for advice and assistance requests. - Maintenance of reference system, excluding LINAPS. - Quality assurance. - Obsolescence Management. - Safety monitoring and input to safety cases, SNvE and ENvE. - Legislation management, and assessment. - TLS. - Technical publication updates. - Disposal Plan. Non-Core (costed separate to core) - PDS tasking shall also be included to allow capability changes, and ad-hoc taskings. - Modifications design and embodiment. - Configuration management/legislation compliance This is a Request for Information to ascertain the Market Capability of meeting this potential requirement, as well as gaining an understanding of Costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8bfc1d2-2aed-4adc-8ac5-c3de0c7bf573
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2769b70-8cc5-4458-b53c-31bee1b39889
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35322300 - Towed artillery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jul 2021Expired
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
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

Further Information

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