Planning

712978450 - Medium Range Precision Strike - RFI 2

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's agency, Defence Equipment and Support, located in Bristol, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at exploring opportunities within the weapons and defence sector. This particular process is focused on a project titled "Medium Range Precision Strike - RFI 2", identified by the reference number 712978450. The industry category relevant to this procurement is goods, specifically weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. A preliminary market engagement is underway, inviting potential suppliers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) which is due by 5th June 2026. Future notices regarding the tender will be posted, with the next anticipated date being 31st July 2026.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of defence and security equipment. Firms that engage with this initiative could leverage the opportunity to influence the MOD's strategy and potentially secure substantial contracts in the future. The procurement is above the threshold and highlights a focus suitable for SMEs, ensuring a competitive environment for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their reach in the defence sector. Participation in this preliminary stage could prove beneficial in gaining insights and establishing connections within the defence procurement process, setting the groundwork for future business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712978450 - Medium Range Precision Strike - RFI 2

Notice Description

Further RFI for MRPS. Link to opportunity listing for details of RFI 2 https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58940

Planning Information

This Request for Information (RFI) forms part of the Medium Range Precision Strike (MRPS) Preliminary Market Engagement. Its aim is to give potential suppliers the opportunity to comment on the proposed requirement and the various strategies which will inform this. In issuing this RFI, the MOD is not committing to launch any procurement in relation to the requirement, and it reserves the right to alter its approach to this project prior to commencing any formal procurement process. The information contained in this RFI and any further information (whether written, electronic, or oral) supplied by the MOD in respect of this RFI is, and will be, supplied on the condition that the MOD will not be held liable for any error, omission or inaccuracy therein nor for any loss or damage sustained by any party arising as a result of reliance on such information or any subsequent communication, including any error, inaccuracy or omission resulting from any negligent act or omission of the MOD or any other person (other than in respect of fraudulent misrepresentation). No party accepts any responsibility or gives any undertaking to provide further information, including any information required to correct any earlier inaccuracy or error. Any information submitted will be considered only for the purposes of building an understanding of the markets ability to undertake the MRPS project. No information provided will be carried forward, used, or acknowledged for the purpose of evaluating and must be re-submitted as part of the formal procurement process. Information specific to a potential supplier provided through this process will not be shared nor distributed to other suppliers but may inform discussions that the MOD will have with the market and may subsequently be used to inform the terms on which a formal procurement process is conducted. The Authority will assess responses to the RFI and reserve the right to seek clarification and/or additional documents in respect of responses where necessary. Any participation in the Preliminary Market Engagement and any response to this RFI is entirely at potential suppliers’ own cost and risk. The MOD shall not be liable to reimburse any costs incurred by potential suppliers who respond to this RFI. Non-participation in this RFI, or any other element of Preliminary Market Engagement, will not be taken into account in any future formal procurement activities and will not preclude any potential supplier from participating in any subsequent formal procurement procedure. The procurement process will be managed through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Potential suppliers will need to notify the MOD of their intention to participate once a Tender Notice is published on Find a Tender Service (FTS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ace
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047043-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2028 - 1 Jun 2031 3-4 years
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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
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

Notice Documents

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