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title: "CHC/657 Performance Based Navigation (PBN) RFI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21f0e3be-e08e-4b64-9d58-4b35a1e91fae"
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# CHC/657 Performance Based Navigation (PBN) RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21f0e3be-e08e-4b64-9d58-4b35a1e91fae

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence based in Bristol, England, has initiated a planning stage tender titled "CHC/657 Performance Based Navigation (PBN) RFI" in the industry category of electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 5th July 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, especially those dealing with command, control, communication systems and tactical command, control and communication systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this process, given the focus on performance-based navigation requirements for military aerospace equipment.

## Notice

A full RFI, including: - PBN requirements specifications; - Information requested; - Market Information Exchange Day details; and - Further instructions is attached to this Contracts Finder publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e53a2e2-2abe-4b25-80b3-827248b28033 |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 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 8QW |
| 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 | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35642000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment
- 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems
- 35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2023 at 10:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e53a2e2-2abe-4b25-80b3-827248b28033
- 12 Jun 2023 at 14:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c24f72b6-9223-4c29-ab8a-600d6e24dd87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e53a2e2-2abe-4b25-80b3-827248b28033
  14th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c24f72b6-9223-4c29-ab8a-600d6e24dd87
  12th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26d4fc88-3282-461e-a590-89d73e7c9520
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56408
  Further details of the RFI can be found at link 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/680b8526-97bb-427c-b919-81b3d036901a
  n/a

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