Planning

Medium Range Air Defence Capability Uplift Package 2

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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PlanningUpdate

02 Jun 2025 at 13:47

Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Medium Range Air Defence Capability Uplift Package 2" is being planned by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The industry category is focused on the development of military aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft, with the procurement recognised as a service. This detailed planning stage is part of a larger tender process with critical future notice date set for 31st October 2025. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 21st May 2026 and conclude on 20th May 2029, indicating an extensive timeline for interested parties to prepare their proposals.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in aerospace technology, defence equipment manufacturing, and military systems integration. Firms with robust experience in developing advanced military aircraft and missile systems will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The planning phase allows potential suppliers to strategically position themselves to meet complex technical and logistic requirements, promoting innovation while expanding their influence in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Medium Range Air Defence Capability Uplift Package 2

Notice Description

Medium Range Air Defence Capability Uplift Package 2 - Assessment Phase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ad1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029191-2025
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

73425000 - Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
example.example@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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