Planning

Serial Communications Devices - Request for Information (RFI)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

24 Oct 2024 at 12:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Serial Communications Devices - Request for Information (RFI)". The RFI focuses on the Satellite Communications Equipment industry and aims to gather information on the current industry offerings for the provision of switching, multiplexing, and encapsulation of Serial data protocols. The MoD is specifically targeting suppliers across various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The engagement end date for this RFI is set for 22 November 2024, ensuring participants have adequate time to provide their responses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of satellite communications equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By participating in this RFI, companies can position themselves for future procurement opportunities with the MoD, potentially leading to substantial business growth. Organisations that specialise in advanced communications technologies or have strong capabilities in the specified delivery locations would likely be well-suited to compete for subsequent opportunities arising from this RFI process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Serial Communications Devices - Request for Information (RFI)

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking to refresh and maintain an understanding of the current industry offerings for the provision of switching, multiplexing and encapsulation of Serial data protocols. This (and potentially subsequent) Request for Information (RFI) has been published to ensure that MoD has a clear and current understanding of the capabilities available within the industry. Therefore, the MoD would like to invite participants in this RFI to review the attached document and provide feedback on the questions in the included response template. Additional information: Please see the attached RFI document for details of the information the Authority is seeking from industry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3a5f53e-c535-4082-baf9-feac6f7dbbab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f3844d-2064-473c-932b-eab47609034e
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Nov 2024Expired
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
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

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