Planning

Provision of the Freeman Air and Space Institute

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 15:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by the Ministry of Defence, a central government authority based in Wolverhampton, at Air Commercial, RAF Cosford. The project, titled "Provision of the Freeman Air and Space Institute," falls under the services industry category with an emphasis on research services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key locations centred in the United Kingdom. Significant dates include a future notice date slated for 1st October 2025, with the contract period planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031. This planning stage underlines the initial steps towards a comprehensive tender process, guided by legal provisions under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research services to prepare for future engagement with the Ministry of Defence. The project outlines potential outputs, including papers, reports, and educational activities such as lectures and workshops, indicating a need for expertise in academic and professional research domains. Companies experienced in these areas, particularly those with capabilities to deliver high-quality informational outputs and engage in educational dissemination, would be well-suited to compete when the tender advances to the next stage. This opportunity can bolster growth by aligning with governmental needs and expanding service portfolios in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the Freeman Air and Space Institute

Notice Description

Provision of the Freeman Air and Space Institute. Outputs include provision of papers, reports and other publications, lectures and workshops. The information in this Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the contracting authority regarding this notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice if the opportunity progresses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05195c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023438-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
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
Karen Wiley
Contact Email
karen.wiley895@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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