Planning

RFI0062 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO VHF Comms Rebroadcast

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI0062 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO VHF Comms Rebroadcast." This involves market engagement with a focus on radio broadcast transmission services, classified under the services category. The procurement is being conducted for the Portsmouth location in the United Kingdom. The key upcoming date is the due date for engagement, set for 17th September 2025, as the buying authority gathers information for the development of the procurement strategy. The initiative is part of a larger framework governed by UK legislation and intended to assess potential suppliers before moving to subsequent stages.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in radio broadcast transmission services, especially those that can provide vertical communications services suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. Companies with a robust capability in communications technology will likely find this opportunity conducive to business growth, allowing them to establish or strengthen ties with one of the central governmental bodies of the UK. By participating in the initial stages of the procurement process, businesses can position themselves advantageously for future phases of this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI0062 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO VHF Comms Rebroadcast

Notice Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO VHF Comms Rebroadcast Please see attached document for full detail

Planning Information

Please see documentation at this link for full detail: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60240

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059354
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053606-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64228200 - Radio broadcast transmission services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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