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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

05 Mar 2025 at 12:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process involving a series of security briefings for industry partners, specifically focusing on Electronic warfare systems and countermeasures. This process, classified under the CPV code 35730000, falls within the 'goods' category. Initial notification was provided on 5 March 2025, with security briefings scheduled for 31 March 2025 at RAF High Wycombe auditorium. Further briefings will occur in June or July 2025, with exact dates to be confirmed. Potential providers interested in the 31 March briefing must express their interest by 14 March 2025. The procurement stage is currently in the 'planning' phase and aims to collect Expressions of Interest from potential suppliers.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, especially small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with the Ministry of Defence and potentially influence future procurement activities. Companies specialising in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technologies could benefit significantly from participating in these briefings. The procurement process is not yet a call for formal tender, but it offers critical insights and networking opportunities to build relationships with the Ministry of Defence and other industry stakeholders. Businesses with the necessary security clearances, or those able to obtain them, will find this an invaluable opportunity for strategic alignment and market positioning within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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Notice Description

The intent of this PIN is to provide notification of planned SECRET UK EYES ONLY (SUKEO) Security Briefings which will outline and advise Industry Partners on UAS/C-UAS activity on Ops and within the UK Homeland. This PIN does not constitute the start of any procurement activity or resultant contract - it is for information only, to inform Industry on the C-UAS Programme. These Briefings are to be held at RAF High Wycombe auditorium, they will be no longer than 3 hours long, consisting of 1.30hrs-2hrs for the briefing and 1hr for a discussion, and held periodically as stated below (The following dates can be subject to change): - 31 Mar 2025 1300-1600. (This is to replace the PIN for the 10th March 2025 that was published on 23/01/2025- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002380-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1) - Jun/Jul 25 Further briefings beyond this date will be arranged at the discretion of the Authority. This PIN will be utilised by the Authority to collect Expressions of Interest from potential providers who wish to take part in these Security briefings. The Authority requests that potential providers express their organisations interest to attend the Security briefings to register via the following multi-user email address: Air-Joint-CUAS-Office@mod.gov.uk Interested parties for 31 Mar 2025 should respond no later than Friday 14 March 2025. Industry attendance will be limited to 2 attendees per company on an enterprise basis with requirement for confirmation of extant Security Clearance. To attend the Security Briefings, all personnel will require Security Clearance at SC and have no restrictions attached to their clearance. When expressing an interest, potential providers must provide an individual to act as the primary point of contact and the following information: - Lead Point of Contact. - Title/Rank (if applicable). - Full name. - Company. - Nationality. - Security Clearance details including Date of Birth (to be provided by the Company security officer). - Email addresses of attendees (for pre-briefing correspondence). -Vehicle Make, model, colour, VRN (if visiting via car) - Following feedback from previous briefs, a brief summary (approx. 100-200 words) of your company/organisation. These will be collated into a 'Who's Who' of attendees to enable collaboration. (Optional) - This information is required to ensure relevant passes can be requested by the host and must to be sent to Air-Joint-CUAS-Office@mod.gov.uk Following completion of the Expression of Interest period, the security briefing agenda, arrival instructions and attendee requirements will be issued. The final discretion for any attendees at the briefing event will rest with the Authority. For any interested parties without extant Security Clearance that wish to attend either this or subsequent events the Authority may be able to offer an alternative briefing at a classification of Official. Any parties requiring advice on this matter should contact Air-Joint-CUAS-Office@mod.gov.uk giving brief details of previously held clearances (if any) and further guidance will be provided. This will be at the Authorities discretion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). This advertised threat briefing does not indicate any formal intention by the Authority to enter into a tender/bid process and does not represent any formal commitment. Suppliers interested in working with the Ministry of Defence should register on the MOD Supplier Information Database (SID) Register, available at www.contracts.mod.uk. The MOD SID is a database of active and potential suppliers available to all MOD and UK Defence procurement personnel and is the main supplier database of MOD Procurement organisations. Please note: the registration and publication of a company profile on the MOD SID does not mean or imply that the supplier has in any way been vetted or approved by the MOD. Suppliers wishing to compete for advertised MOD contracts must respond to any specific call for competition by submitting a separate expression of interest in accordance with the instructions of the purchasing organisation. The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008024-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35723000 - Air defence radar

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
air-joint-cuas-office@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
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

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