--- title: "Land GBAD Future Command & Control (C2) Early Engagement and Demonstration RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0161e9d0-d364-4c72-99c8-b0a02b2e57ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0161e9d0-d364-4c72-99c8-b0a02b2e57ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0161e9d0-d364-4c72-99c8-b0a02b2e57ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0161e9d0-d364-4c72-99c8-b0a02b2e57ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-04-09" --- # Land GBAD Future Command & Control (C2) Early Engagement and Demonstration RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0161e9d0-d364-4c72-99c8-b0a02b2e57ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0161e9d0-d364-4c72-99c8-b0a02b2e57ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0161e9d0-d364-4c72-99c8-b0a02b2e57ed.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Land GBAD Future Command & Control (C2) programme, focusing on Command and Control systems for Ground Based Air Defence. The RFI is in the planning stage with an engagement end date of 8th May 2024. The procurement process aims to gather technical information to refine the requirements for C2 systems in the Land GBAD programme, covering Capability Uplift Periods 2 and 3, estimated between 2026 and onwards. This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in Command and Control systems for defence applications to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies interested in providing C2 solutions for GBAD operations are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, is based in Bristol, England, and the tender is open for early engagement and demonstration, paving the way for potential future procurement opportunities within the specified timeframes. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE: The attached PDF document has been updated to clarify the use of DSP (AWARD) as the means of response to this RFI. Please review this document and follow instructions on page 1. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to the availability, technical maturity and capability of Command and Control (C2) systems for use within the Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) environment. This information will be used to inform the procurement strategy for C2 in the Land GBAD programme covering Capability Uplift Periods 2 and 3 (CUP2/3). CUP 2 estimated to take place between 2026-2030 and CUP 3 estimated to take place 2030 onwards. Please see the attached document titled 'Land GBAD Future Command & Control (C2) Early Engagement and Demonstration RFI' for full details of this RFI request and details of potential demonstration events. Please note the following general conditions: - This RFI is intended to assist the Authority in refining the requirements for C2 within the Land GBAD programme. - Any information inferred or implied within this RFI is subject to change and may not represent the Authority's final decision. - The Authority reserves the right not to proceed and to amend its approach regarding the elements of the Land GBAD programme described within this RFI. - No information provided within this RFI shall constitute a commitment. Any procurement relating to the topics discussed within the RFI shall be managed separately and in line with UK government legislation and policy, as relevant. - All costs associated with the production of such a response either to a RFI or a future procurement shall be borne entirely by the respondent. The Authority shall not contribute in any way to meeting production costs of any response. - No down-selection of respondents will take place as a consequence of any responses or interactions relating to this RFI. - No information provided in response to this RFI will be carried forward, used, or acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating the respondent in any subsequent formal procurement process. All costs provided shall be to assist forward planning assumptions only and shall bear no consideration in any way in any future procurement. - All information provided by respondents shall be treated as commercially sensitive and not shared with any third parties. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7de6b8f-3c6c-4e06-868f-e1897e3680ef | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42961000 - Command and control system ## Release History - 9 Apr 2024 at 05:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7de6b8f-3c6c-4e06-868f-e1897e3680ef - 27 Mar 2024 at 11:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df05b14-7dd9-482a-bad9-806f9fcd3e56 - 27 Mar 2024 at 11:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62549b27-7f09-4def-a568-8de917cc84ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7de6b8f-3c6c-4e06-868f-e1897e3680ef 9th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df05b14-7dd9-482a-bad9-806f9fcd3e56 27th March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62549b27-7f09-4def-a568-8de917cc84ee 27th March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b41737b2-1a8c-4f04-a2ec-136919107598 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67e8ed9f-d5bf-49fe-9188-2f31e733e0a8 Details of the RFI relating to Land GBAD Future Command & Control (C2) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ba14c8e-dded-4161-b363-31cc330567b4 Details of the RFI relating to Land GBAD Future Command & Control (C2) - https://award.commercedecisions.com/dsp/web/project/8a38d01f-dc90-44c2-9368-02f754e8cb32/register Please use this link to respond to this RFI via DSP (AWARD) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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