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title: "Provision of Rotary Wing (RW) Search and Rescue (SAR) FOR Maritime Counter-Terrorism (MCT) Training Serials (RFI0017)"
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# Provision of Rotary Wing (RW) Search and Rescue (SAR) FOR Maritime Counter-Terrorism (MCT) Training Serials (RFI0017)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32979e55-0e1c-45fc-b8f1-859da26cb6a1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of Rotary Wing (RW) Search and Rescue (SAR) for Maritime Counter-Terrorism (MCT) Training Serials." This tender relates to the industry category of helicopters and has a deadline for engagement submissions set for 7th December 2021. The procurement is based in Portsmouth, England, and is identified under the contract initiation type of tender. Interested parties are encouraged to review the market engagement notice published on 22nd November 2021 for further information.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations within the helicopter industry, particularly in the areas of search and rescue capabilities and maritime counter-terrorism training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given their potential agility and specialised expertise in this sector. Participation in this tender could enable businesses to showcase their innovations and contribute to national defence initiatives.

## Notice

This RFI is not a bidding opportunity but a means by which Industry can provide initial information to inform next steps. Any resulting contracting activity will be advertised in line with public procurement regulations and conducted competitively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261dab09-54d1-45e1-a9c6-9d0f1cf00911 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Dec 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 14:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261dab09-54d1-45e1-a9c6-9d0f1cf00911

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261dab09-54d1-45e1-a9c6-9d0f1cf00911
  22nd November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/675f0d8c-1040-49e5-82bf-2cafb9768385
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