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title: "Platoon Organic Fire Support -RFI"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2021-06-23"
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# Platoon Organic Fire Support -RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21d65dc3-7e59-42ad-af74-ae47a82e28dd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Platoon Organic Fire Support - RFI" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, England. This initiative falls under the weapons, ammunition, and associated parts industry category and is currently in the planning stage. A key engagement milestone is set for July 6, 2021, which marks the end of the engagement period. This request for information (RFI) seeks to explore market capabilities for enhancing the Infantry Company's operational effectiveness, particularly in reducing reliance on larger support capabilities such as the 81mm Mortar.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in defence and military supply, particularly those with innovative solutions related to weapons and precision effects technology. Companies capable of providing novel solutions that can enhance the performance of conventional launching platforms or develop new systems that reduce the physical burdens on users would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the British Army aims to deliver precision effects beyond 1000m while minimising collateral damage, businesses involved in advanced technology development and system integration could greatly benefit from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The British Army is seeking to enhance the capability of the Infantry Company, in order to reduce reliance on capabilities held at Battlegroup and above such as the 81mm Mortar. Currently, an Infantry Company can project effects (HE, Smoke and Illumination) to 350m (area effect) using the in-service Underslung Grenade Launchers held in each Platoon. The British Army needs to deliver multiple precision effects, at range (1000m+). The capability will be held at the lowest level and without unduly increasing the physical burden on the user either as individuals or as a group. If a launcher platform is required then utilising in-service weapons should be the focus. Precision could be delivered to reduce the risk of collateral damage, increase the probability of an effective hit on a variety of targets and reduce the physical burden on the user by minimising the load required to be carried. A new capability should be able to deliver many novel effects on various different targets This is a request for Information to ascertain the Market capability of meeting the potential requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca53626-16b7-49db-9672-8254f9b66bad |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2021 at 09:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca53626-16b7-49db-9672-8254f9b66bad
- 22 Jun 2021 at 15:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e635eb-b23a-468c-9586-559b1e860df3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca53626-16b7-49db-9672-8254f9b66bad
  23rd June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e635eb-b23a-468c-9586-559b1e860df3
  22nd June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.GOV.UK

## Provenance

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