Planning

Parts Creation Framework (PCF) RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

29 Sep 2023 at 11:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender process for the Parts Creation Framework (PCF) RFI. This procurement aims to address the challenges of sourcing parts for Front Line Commands using innovative manufacturing techniques. The engagement end date for this process is set for 13th November 2023. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is the contracting authority overseeing this planning stage tender in the industry categories of repair and maintenance services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in repair and maintenance services, to engage with the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the innovative Parts Creation Framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited for this tender, designed to foster a more agile and flexible approach in the supply of parts. Companies with advanced manufacturing capabilities and an interest in defence materials are encouraged to participate in the upcoming Industry Engagement session scheduled for 14th November 2023 to explore potential collaboration opportunities with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parts Creation Framework (PCF) RFI

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence's (MoD) DE&S Delivery Teams have a large number of parts demanded by Front Line Commands (FLC) for which a supply solution cannot be found for a number of reasons including obsolescence and unforeseen global events. Defence Support Major Programmes within Strategic Command has identified that a more agile and flexible approach to the commercial marketplace is required to mitigate and respond quickly to such challenges. The Parts Creation Framework (PCF) shall be an enabling framework and associated eco-system providing an alternative and timely route for the supply of parts utilising Advance Manufacturing techniques across the entirety of the MoD. This is a new requirement to leverage the innovative manufacturing capabilities of present and future Industrial Partners, and to initiate this the MoD shall be carrying out engagement with Industry. In collaboration with the Manufacturing Technology Centre, an Industry Engagement session shall take place on 14th November 2023. The MoD would welcome insight into market possibilities, and we have attached a draft Statement of Requirement to this RFI for feedback at the Industry Engagement event. We would like to gain a better understanding of the Market, its Suppliers, the feasibility of different commercial models, the application of the Social Value Model and to gather intelligence from potential suppliers which may influence and inform the development of the future requirement and associated commercial activity. The speakers will address these topics during the event and there will be a Q&A session where present and future MoD suppliers can share viewpoints and ideas. This Industry Engagement session is also an opportunity for networking between potential suppliers to the framework. Companies and Organisations who can contribute to this Early Market Engagement exercise and wish to attend the engagement day, either in-person or virtually, are required to join Team Defence Information for free and register for this event. Please see the Opportunity Listing on the Defence Sourcing Portal for more information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f135b63c-6def-415a-af9f-c622d37d41ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87a82a1-1f6d-4676-b2db-1ee35cd9d916
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 2023Expired
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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