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title: "GB-Bristol: Request for Information for Personal Insertion/Extraction Ladder"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES"
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# GB-Bristol: Request for Information for Personal Insertion/Extraction Ladder

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-337cc381-dea4-4a22-b588-5f9ee4404424

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Air Commodities is currently conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of Personal Insertion/Extraction Ladders, which should be portable, adaptable, and made from composite and textile materials. The procurement is classified under "Parts for helicopters" within the goods category. This active tender has a submission deadline of 8th May 2020, and responses should be directed to the Air Commodities Team at their Bristol office. Notably, the total estimated value of the contract is £113,000, with a minimum threshold of £10,000, utilising an open procedure for the procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing lightweight and robust ladder systems, particularly those that can meet the specified weight capacities. Companies that engage in innovation within the aviation support industry or have experience supplying the military could find this RFI highly relevant. This process not only allows businesses to showcase their capabilities but also facilitates potential future collaborations with the Ministry of Defence in related projects.

## Notice

This activity does not prejudice any further involvement with any other projects within the Air Commodities Team (ACT). The intention of this RFI is to confirm and identify the capabilities and intentions of individual companies with regards to Personal Extraction/Insertion Ladders which are portable and adaptable and made of composite and textile material to withstand individual loads on each rung of up to 165kgs and a total weight limit on the ladder in excess of 500kgs. The objectives are to: a) understand the market better; b) establish the intent of the market; c) establish willingness level of the market to engage; d) understand the capabilities of individual companies within the market. This is an opportunity for external organisations to inform the thinking behind the ACT's roadmap for this requirement. If you are interested in this opportunity please fill out the attached questionnaire with the access code F2RMCV66W9 and return to DESASAC-ComrclContact@mod.gov.uk Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Bristol: Request for Information for Personal Insertion/Extraction Ladder'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e91da21-ea82-4551-a7ba-da92ef58ef62 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 May 2020 - 1 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| 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 | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34731700 - Parts for helicopters

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e91da21-ea82-4551-a7ba-da92ef58ef62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e91da21-ea82-4551-a7ba-da92ef58ef62
  22nd April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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