--- title: "Surface Finish Amalgamation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-436a1ef3-57a4-4e54-ae85-8c79a3a9963a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-436a1ef3-57a4-4e54-ae85-8c79a3a9963a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-436a1ef3-57a4-4e54-ae85-8c79a3a9963a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-436a1ef3-57a4-4e54-ae85-8c79a3a9963a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-03-30" --- # Surface Finish Amalgamation Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-436a1ef3-57a4-4e54-ae85-8c79a3a9963a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-436a1ef3-57a4-4e54-ae85-8c79a3a9963a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-436a1ef3-57a4-4e54-ae85-8c79a3a9963a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender titled "Surface Finish Amalgamation" in the military aircraft industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date of 11th April 2023. The Contracting Authority is seeking capabilities for aircraft, airfield support equipment, and station-related tasks. Interested businesses are invited to provide responses to the Request for Information by the specified deadline. The procurement opportunity is open to businesses of all sizes, particularly those with expertise in aircraft repair services and reconditioning. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies interested in supporting the UK Ministry of Defence in delivering safe and airworthy air systems. The Surface Finish Capability being sought will involve enhancing current delivery methods for aircraft-related tasks. Businesses that can provide efficient and reliable surface finish solutions are encouraged to engage with the Contracting Authority. The procurement process involves engaging with industry to inform future innovation and procurement activities. Interested businesses are required to send their responses to the designated email address by the stated deadline to be considered for this opportunity. ## Notice **UPDATE 30/03/2023 - Following the EMES at RAF Coningsby, see attached Information Pack & accompanying reference material which we hope will assist you in producing your RFI response. Please note, due to the late publication of this Information Pack, we have decided to extend the RFI response deadline to 11/04/2023** Surface Finish Capability for Aircraft, Airfield Support Equipment and Station Related Tasks Object of the Request for Information and Purpose: The Contracting Authority is looking to understand methodologies that would update and improve current delivery of the Surface Finish (SF) capability for Aircraft, Airfield Support Equipment and Station related tasks. The Contracting Authority is keen to understand the markets view of this capability and their interest in this defence support activity to inform future innovation and procurement activities. Short Description of the Requirement: The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has an obligation to deliver safe and airworthy Air Systems for training and operations, both in the UK and overseas. This Capability must ensure that serviceable aircraft and Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) are available to support operational, training and display output for the UK MOD. It has an additional requirement to deliver Station support tasks. An efficient, effective, and reliable Surface Finish capability supports reduced maintenance turn-round times, reduced equipment / component failure and improves mission survivability through the application of adequate corrosion protection, camouflage, and conspicuous markings. Supporting the outlined early market engagement, the Authority invites industry to outline its ability and interest in meeting the requirement and proposed Procurement Strategy. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED RFI DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS. Please send your written responses to the RFI questions (see attached RFI document) to the Authority no later than 23:59 on 11 April 2023. Please send all responses to DESAS-AC-702913450-SFA@mod.gov.uk. Please see link to Opportunity Listing on the Defence Sourcing Portal below: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53390 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038efb47-c800-4524-9f98-d5039dd9dbde | | 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 | 30 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Apr 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 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 35610000 - Military aircrafts - 35611400 - Military transport aircrafts - 35611500 - Training aircrafts - 35612400 - Military transport helicopters - 50211200 - Aircraft repair services - 50211300 - Reconditioning services of aircraft ## Release History - 30 Mar 2023 at 17:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038efb47-c800-4524-9f98-d5039dd9dbde - 15 Feb 2023 at 17:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7486218b-e176-49f7-b1d5-a2815757a2d7 - 6 Feb 2023 at 15:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d272f071-ff04-4856-9da4-5379fdeed8a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038efb47-c800-4524-9f98-d5039dd9dbde 30th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7486218b-e176-49f7-b1d5-a2815757a2d7 15th February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d272f071-ff04-4856-9da4-5379fdeed8a6 6th February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b56bd5a-b25f-4b4f-9b7d-ac701b6efa9a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d381fe3-8ede-48f7-8e89-a9068f096672 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71d5a216-4346-4911-a389-dfa4682c2960 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d065023-f127-49af-9d32-4976f8cb45ba n/a ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53390 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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