Tender

Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability Request for Information (RFI)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

20 Oct 2021 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability. This tender, classified under the services category with a focus on Ro-Ro vessels, is currently in the active planning stage. It was published on 20th October 2021, and the deadline for submissions is set for 30th November 2021. The anticipated contract period is from 1st January 2025 to 1st January 2030, with responses potentially influencing future strategies for the project.

This RFI presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations within the maritime services sector, particularly those with expertise in Ro-Ro vessels and logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their insights and innovative solutions could play a crucial role in shaping the future procurement process. Companies with a strong background in transport services, fleet management, or maritime engineering would be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender.

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Notice Title

Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability Request for Information (RFI)

Notice Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY The purpose of this notice is to invite the market to provide information and obtain multiple views across the market to help inform the potential future Project & Commercial Strategies for SSL-I. Further industry engagement will take place in 2021, details TBC. For the avoidance of doubt this notice is not a call to competition. Any responses, comments, indications of interest, participation or non-participated by any organisation at this stage will not influence the process, selection and/or award decision for a future possible procurement, nor will it be taken as a suppliers committed position. Limited information may be shared with MoD third parties for Subject Matter Expert advice where required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c92e90c5-ba56-4650-8800-dbfb1ce5fe2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a0a200b-9be5-4696-a4e7-8ef1028adc02
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - TBC
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34512700 - Ro-Ro vessels

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLK South West (England)

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

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