--- title: "713285451 - Future Air Dominance System (FADS) - RFI - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08e72a69-76f7-4539-8b25-5d195c2000e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08e72a69-76f7-4539-8b25-5d195c2000e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08e72a69-76f7-4539-8b25-5d195c2000e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08e72a69-76f7-4539-8b25-5d195c2000e0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-19" --- # 713285451 - Future Air Dominance System (FADS) - RFI - Market Engagement Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08e72a69-76f7-4539-8b25-5d195c2000e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08e72a69-76f7-4539-8b25-5d195c2000e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08e72a69-76f7-4539-8b25-5d195c2000e0.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD), through its Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) team, has initiated a market engagement process for the Future Air Dominance System (FADS), with a tender titled "713285451 - Future Air Dominance System (FADS) - RFI - Market Engagement." This transformative multi-domain programme aims to provide advanced capabilities in Maritime Integrated Air and Missile Defence (M-IAMD) and Long-Range Precision Strike (LRPS). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, focusing on acquiring insights into current market capabilities relevant to the FADS programme. Key dates include an engagement end date on 17 January 2025, with one-to-one market engagement sessions scheduled for 28, 29, and 30 January 2025. The project will impact various geographic regions, including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories, and aligns with the CPV classification for warships (35510000). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence technology and systems integration, particularly those capable of providing solutions for sophisticated air defence and precision strike capabilities. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the MoD is keen to understand diverse market offerings. Companies with experience in developing advanced defence systems, integration of complex technologies, and innovative solutions in air and missile defence will find this a conducive platform for growth. The engagement sessions and the detailed feedback mechanism offer a collaborative environment, allowing businesses to align their capabilities with the strategic defence needs of the UK, ultimately fostering long-term business growth and partnerships with the MoD. ## Notice The Future Air Dominance System (FADS) Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") is seeking to engage with suppliers for the purposes of gaining a clearer understanding of current market capabilities and potential offerings which may be relevant to FADS. FADS is a transformative multi-domain programme that will provide Maritime Integrated Air and Missile Defence (M-IAMD) against the toughest of threats in the air and space domain, and Long-Range Precision Strike (LRPS) against the hardest of targets in air, land, and maritime domains. The FADS programme will align itself with a 'system of systems' approach and brigade around the themes of; SENSE, DECIDE, EFFECT, CONNECT, HOST and ENABLE. FADS will deliver Air Defence of the Carrier Strike Group and Littoral Strike Group from the mid-2030s; a role currently being provided primarily by the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyers. Following the issuance of a Prior Information Notice (PIN), dated 18 November 2024 (Ref. 2024/S 000-037234), the Authority would like to sincerely thank all suppliers who have expressed an interest in the FADS programme. If you attended the brief on 03 December and would like to provide some feedback, the Authority would be grateful if you could complete the questionnaire linked here https://forms.office.com/e/9K96GW0B7g - to provide feedback that will help us improve how we engage with you in the future. The slide pack shared at the brief is available for viewing via AWARD. To access the documentation, interested suppliers will have to register to AWARD and pass necessary checks in a security gateway. To register, please follow this link - https://award.commercedecisions.com/dsp/web/project/c681dabd-6f69-4130-a815-9a82d6902ca3/register - and follow the instructions when prompted. This second notice serves to provide further information regarding the next Market Engagement Event 2 (MEE2): One to Ones. These sessions will be held on 28, 29 and 30 January 2025. FOR FULL NOTICE INFORMATION PLEASE OPEN ATTACHMENT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031644b2-2178-42c5-9b76-28215e9ef353 | | 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 | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jan 2025 | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35510000 - Warships ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 15:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031644b2-2178-42c5-9b76-28215e9ef353 - 19 Dec 2024 at 11:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7c240c-f456-4497-a2de-23e854cb0b74 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031644b2-2178-42c5-9b76-28215e9ef353 19th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7c240c-f456-4497-a2de-23e854cb0b74 19th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49168ff2-d4c3-4aa2-9494-c2afa4d6587d FADS MEE2 RFI - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18e01f65-2830-4330-8c08-20381cb4662b n/a ## Notice URLs - https://award.commercedecisions.com/dsp/web/project/c681dabd-6f69-4130-a815-9a82d6902ca3/register - https://forms.office.com/e/9K96GW0B7g ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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