--- title: "RFI0044 for Next Generation Surface Ship Torpedo Defence Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f40e00d-527a-4fef-bee0-f8c1da6fc07d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f40e00d-527a-4fef-bee0-f8c1da6fc07d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f40e00d-527a-4fef-bee0-f8c1da6fc07d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f40e00d-527a-4fef-bee0-f8c1da6fc07d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-06-11" --- # RFI0044 for Next Generation Surface Ship Torpedo Defence Systems Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f40e00d-527a-4fef-bee0-f8c1da6fc07d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f40e00d-527a-4fef-bee0-f8c1da6fc07d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f40e00d-527a-4fef-bee0-f8c1da6fc07d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process titled "RFI0044 for Next Generation Surface Ship Torpedo Defence Systems". The procurement falls under the industry category of Military research and technology. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, England, has set an engagement end date of August 2, 2024. This planning stage tender invites industry input on technologies and systems related to Surface Ship Torpedo Defence, aiming to inform future planning for systems due to remain in service until 2030. The Ministry is keen to foster a strategic relationship with defence and security industries through this engagement. This opportunity is suited for businesses with expertise in sensing capability, softkill and hardkill effectors, effector delivery mechanisms, processing, and defence integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in providing white papers outlining end-to-end systems or components. This proactive engagement by the Royal Navy aims to explore innovative solutions and potentials for future procurement activities, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially create a future business case in the defence sector. ## Notice RFI0044 This RFI is not a bidding opportunity but a means by which industry can provide information. In accordance with the principles of the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS) the Royal Navy is committed to developing an ever more productive and strategic relationship with defence and security industries, capitalising on your skills as part of our support for increased transparency and inclusivity. Any future procurement activity would be conducted in accordance with the relevant Procurement legislation in place at that point in time. A decision by any prospective provider not to submit a response to this RFI will not prejudice future engagements. The Royal Navy (RN) is seeking information regarding industry capability, technologies, and systems, in areas pertinent to Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD) systems. This is to inform and support future planning in this area. The current SSTD system is due to remain in-service until 2030. Options to maintain the capability it provides are being considered. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: - Sensing capability. - Softkill and hardkill effectors. - Effector delivery mechanisms. - Processing. - Platform and combat system integration. - Platform and force level defence. Responses regarding extant/traditional capabilities as well as novel systems and approaches are encouraged. Responses to this RFI should take the form of 'White Papers' (no more than 5 pages) articulating 'end to end' systems or parts thereof and directly addressing the questions posed by the Annex. Where possible, provide indicative costs and timelines for the systems and capabilities referred to in the responses. This is to support future outline planning and the potential creation of any future business case. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40543335-1258-4e60-91fb-c66de3859164 | | 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 | 11 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Aug 2024 | | 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 - 11 Jun 2024 at 13:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40543335-1258-4e60-91fb-c66de3859164 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40543335-1258-4e60-91fb-c66de3859164 11th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3c801b4-cdb8-40c2-8f2b-0949ff553191 RFI description, instructions and annex for completion. - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58279 Link to Defence Sourcing Portal opportunity listing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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