Planning

RFI0047 - PODS EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Nov 2024 at 12:06

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Oct 2024 at 09:45

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Oct 2024 at 09:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI0047 - PODS EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT". This Request for Information (RFI) seeks industry feedback on the feasibility of a new commercial framework intended to support various aspects such as concept development, testing and evaluation, manufacture, delivery, management, and maintenance of joint deployable modular capabilities. The process is under the "Standard freight containers" industry category and aims to cover multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include an engagement end date set for 11th November 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of contributing to the experimental development and logistical support of modular capabilities for the military sector. Businesses involved in container manufacturing, maintenance services, or integrated support systems would be well-positioned to gain from engaging in this process. The procurement is not yet at the tender stage, which provides participating businesses an early opportunity to influence the potential framework and align their capabilities with MOD’s future needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI0047 - PODS EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT

Notice Description

This is a Request for Information. Not a tender. This RFI is intended to gain industry feedback regarding the feasibility of a new commercial framework to support the concept development (including testing and evaluation), manufacture, delivery, management, through life maintenance and support of joint deployable modular capabilities. Please see attached RFI document for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efa7a220-b235-410c-8392-05bb577541cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc3ed9b-9598-4aeb-8c75-2dd045c091b0
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44613300 - Standard freight containers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 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
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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