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title: "RFI008 AIRCRAFT LAUNCH AND RECOVERY EQUIPMENT"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-03-09"
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# RFI008 AIRCRAFT LAUNCH AND RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-257da6c3-e021-47ba-b358-8630eef857d8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating the tender process for the project titled "RFI008 AIRCRAFT LAUNCH AND RECOVERY EQUIPMENT," which falls under the classification of research and development services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the engagement end date set for 26 March 2021. This project aims to explore the market’s capability to provide solutions for assisted launch and recovery of various air vehicles, which may be integrated into a vessel within the next 3 to 5 years. The relevant geographic region for delivery is the South East of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in aviation technologies or maritime systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Authority seeks diverse input to inform future decisions regarding air vehicle choices. Companies with expertise in both crewed and uncrewed vehicle systems will find this opportunity particularly relevant for expanding their market presence in defence-related projects.

## Notice

See RFI: The Ministry of Defence (The "Authority") is currently seeking information in order to qualify requirements and develop our understanding of the potential for the market to provide assisted launch and arrested recover for a range of air vehicles, which would be suitable to fit to a vessel within 3 - 5 years. This is to support the development of the RN's Future Maritime Aviation Force (FMAF) with potential for use with both crewed and un-crewed air vehicles. The Authority intends to use the responses to this RFI to inform future decision making regarding potential air vehicle choices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86394100-2e2f-400b-b5ca-c3b898eceb55 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Mar 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 16:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86394100-2e2f-400b-b5ca-c3b898eceb55
- 25 Feb 2021 at 14:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ca944e-ecec-4540-8e82-7c2b086f1e2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86394100-2e2f-400b-b5ca-c3b898eceb55
  9th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ca944e-ecec-4540-8e82-7c2b086f1e2b
  25th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b30f2298-7dcd-4597-88d6-234e9fa44a1a
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e7732fb-1542-4e40-af3f-1b13f0600939
  n/a

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