Planning

710338451 ALT PNT RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a future procurement opportunity titled "710338451 ALT PNT RFI," focusing on the global navigation and positioning systems industry. This procurement is at the planning stage with the scope centred around Deployable eLoran technologies. The MOD, based in MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol (postcode BS34 8JH), is seeking information and engagement from industry participants to progress the Alt PNT project. A Request for Information (RFI) has been issued to guide planning and focus areas, with a future notice date set for 1st April 2025. The procurement value is estimated between £52,000,000 and £70,000,000, with the project timeframe spanning from 17th November 2025 to 31st December 2026. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this initiative.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in navigation and positioning systems to contribute innovative solutions to the MOD's evolving requirements. The focus on Deployable eLoran technologies signifies a niche market where advanced technical capabilities are requisite. Companies with experience in this domain and the ability to adapt to flexible, high-stake projects will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Engaging with the MOD at this stage offers businesses a platform to influence project direction and establish long-term strategic partnerships, fostering growth and visibility within the government contracting ecosystem.

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Notice Title

710338451 ALT PNT RFI

Notice Description

Following on from our recent Industry Day on 1st March 2024, and subsequent update provided in June 2024, we thank you again for the engagement and RFI information provided, this has helped to steer our planning for the next stage of the Alt PNT project. The requirements for ALT PNT is still evolving, we have decided as we want to progress activities we are taking a measured approach at this stage, and focusing on Deployable eLoran technologies only at this time , we therefore are seeking RFI responses to support us in progressing this project. Please see attachment associated with this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acdd127-28b5-4047-8582-c2d1323faa15
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

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
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
desspace-comrcl@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
TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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