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title: "710449450 - Request For Information for Marine Systems Support"
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# 710449450 - Request For Information for Marine Systems Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e63b4e0-8f6f-463a-8181-4cdfc4c41bbc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has initiated a planning tender for "710449450 - Request For Information for Marine Systems Support" in the Marine equipment industry category. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 09th February 2024. The Authority is seeking collaboration from the market to provide information on High and Low Voltage Electrical Power Generation, Maritime Survivability Equipment, and Platform Management Systems in advance of future procurement and Category Strategies.

This opportunity presented by the Ministry of Defence is tailored for businesses involved in marine equipment and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in High and Low Voltage Electrical Power Generation, Maritime Survivability Equipment, and Platform Management Systems would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The collaborative nature of the Request For Information process allows businesses to potentially shape future procurement strategies and contribute innovative ideas to support the Authority's objectives.

## Notice

It is the intention of the Authority to invite the market to work collaboratively in sharing information through this Request for Information (RFI). This is to help inform potential future procurement and Category Strategies for the following; a) High and Low Voltage (HV/LV) Electrical Power Generation, Distribution and Propulsion b) Maritime Survivability Equipment (MSE) c) Platform Management Systems (PMS) The response to this RFI may form the basis for further discussion with the market. Any further discussions with the market shall provide the opportunity for the input of ideas and proposals that may shape future procurement and category strategies as listed above. This is to ensure that the Authority can deliver the required availability and identify and benefit from innovation and technologies advances. Please find below the link to the Defence Sourcing Portal opportunity listing in order to complete the RFI. https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57622 Please complete the attached Request For Information for Marine Systems Support document and return to DESShipsMSS-MaST-SaBP@mod.gov.uk in advance of the deadline of 17:00 09th February 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff821c4-d530-4084-a6ea-18f1a3c365a4 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2024 at 10:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff821c4-d530-4084-a6ea-18f1a3c365a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff821c4-d530-4084-a6ea-18f1a3c365a4
  23rd January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57622

## Provenance

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