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title: "RN Develop Concept Cards - RFI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31cfc7a4-d38c-4f5e-bc3d-c701c8d03fbb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2022-12-21"
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# RN Develop Concept Cards - RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31cfc7a4-d38c-4f5e-bc3d-c701c8d03fbb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender titled "RN Develop Concept Cards - RFI" in the military research and technology industry category. The engagement phase ends on February 20, 2023. The Royal Navy is seeking information on products/ideas aligned with the Maritime Operating Concept. The procurement process is at the planning stage, and interested parties can send feedback to NAVYCOMRCL-RFI@mod.gov.uk.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to provide products/ideas relevant to the Royal Navy's operational goals. Companies specialising in military research and technology and with innovative solutions in areas outlined in the MarOpC are well-suited to compete. Businesses located in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom can participate in this tender.

## Notice

The Royal Navy are seeking information on products/ideas which are relevant to the themes and goals outlined in the Maritime Operating Concept (MarOpC); https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maritime-operating-concept-maropc Please use the layout attached to this notice The MarOpC includes a range of themes and goals, for example; Pages 10 and 11 - MarOpC themes; Becoming a more Distributed Protean Force, Executing the Wise Pivot, Adopting a System of Systems approach. Page 30 to 34 - Design principles for the Maritime Force Page 52 to 55 - Capability Features of different Force Level Outputs If you have any feedback on the concept card process, layout or this notice please send it to - NAVYCOMRCL-RFI@mod.gov.uk. The Concept Card process is a new idea and we are looking to improve the initial iteration and get industry insight.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0155512d-561c-4e90-b37f-c6263c6e5b04 |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Feb 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2022 at 09:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0155512d-561c-4e90-b37f-c6263c6e5b04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0155512d-561c-4e90-b37f-c6263c6e5b04
  21st December 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10b2cb0b-9b35-4cb1-9d73-e89780945be3
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eaedf036-b501-4790-92ed-266872439b88
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maritime-operating-concept-maropc

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