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title: "Surface Finish Amalgamation RFI"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Surface Finish Amalgamation RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4867cc3e-8647-4c96-b2ab-5cd2de55c256

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Surface Finish Amalgamation RFI" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the Ministry of Defence based in Bristol, England. This tender falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of aircraft" and involves ensuring the operational capability and safety of Air Systems for training and operational purposes. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 11 March 2022, providing a key date for potential suppliers to express their interest and engage in discussions regarding the project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in aircraft maintenance and repair services. Companies that specialise in corrosion protection, surface finishes, or those that can propose innovative solutions to enhance operational capabilities would be particularly well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to express their interest, as there are opportunities to comment on project development and attend a future Market Interest / Industry Day, which could facilitate growth and collaboration in this vital sector.

## Notice

Short Description of the Requirement: The UK MoD has a regulatory obligation to deliver safe and airworthy Air Systems for training and operations, both in the UK and overseas. The provision of an effective SF capability supports effective operational employment (through camouflage and markings) and airworthiness through the application of adequate corrosion protection. Alongside this, the MoD must ensure that the required numbers of serviceable Air Systems and ASE are available to support operational output. An efficient, effective, and reliable SF capability supports these availability/capability requirements by reducing maintenance turn-round times. This is achieved by reducing the likelihood of early equipment/component failure and improving mission survivability, maintaining surface finishes to a standard which ensures both high conspicuity for training aircraft, and low conspicuity (camouflaged) for aircraft and ASE undertaking operations. Further information & engagement will be available at a future Market Interest / Industry Day In particular, the contracting authority would appreciate: Expressions of interest in this support capability Interest in invite to a Market Interest / Industry day. Potential suppliers to comment on the development of options in this phase of the project, including ROM costs, proposing alternative solutions delivering better VfM or alternative technical solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714c59e6-fab1-4799-9992-53c9097a4d4d |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 12:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714c59e6-fab1-4799-9992-53c9097a4d4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714c59e6-fab1-4799-9992-53c9097a4d4d
  10th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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