--- title: "RFI0041 RN Modular/Containerised MW Concepts" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-608ba13e-a779-4625-88cf-71b6e75e0359" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-608ba13e-a779-4625-88cf-71b6e75e0359" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-608ba13e-a779-4625-88cf-71b6e75e0359.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-608ba13e-a779-4625-88cf-71b6e75e0359.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-05-22" --- # RFI0041 RN Modular/Containerised MW Concepts Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-608ba13e-a779-4625-88cf-71b6e75e0359 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-608ba13e-a779-4625-88cf-71b6e75e0359) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-608ba13e-a779-4625-88cf-71b6e75e0359.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender with the title "RFI0041 RN Modular/Containerised MW Concepts" in the military research and technology industry category. The tender is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for June 12, 2024. The Royal Navy is seeking information from industry regarding Remote or Autonomous Mine Warfare SENSING capabilities for deployment from a Common Medium sized Uncrewed Surface Vessel. The buying organisation is based in Portsmouth, England. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly those specialising in military research and technology, to provide innovative solutions to the Royal Navy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Respondents are requested to submit White Papers detailing mine countermeasure solutions that meet specified criteria. The Ministry of Defence aims to conduct future procurement competitively through the Defence Sourcing Portal and Contracts Finder. ## Notice RFI0041 - RN Modular/Containerised MW Concepts This RFI is not a bidding opportunity but a means by which industry can provide information. Any resulting procurement activity will be conducted competitively. The Royal Navy is seeking to gain information from Industry as to Remote or Autonomous Mine Warfare SENSING capabilities that could be hosted within a Modular/Containerised 20ft ISO (or series of ISO containers) for deployment from a Common Medium sized Uncrewed Surface Vessel (C-MUSV ~40M vessel). Note this is NOT an RFI for the vessel/platform itself. Responses (White Papers) of no more than 5 pages are requested explaining the sensors and ancillary equipment which could be deployed (remotely or autonomously). Specifically, the RN is seeking to understand modularise Mine Counter Measure (MCM) solutions that can provide a search and identification of mine/mine like contacts. It should be noted that unlike traditional MCM Vessels, the host USV may not be acoustically quietened or magnetically clean. Alternative sensing options are also of interest but would need to represent a detection capability equal or better than current capabilities detection ranges. Where possible an indication of Technology Readiness Level, % detection, target position accuracy, max search depth, likely Integration requirements with the host platform, C2 (Command and Control) requirements (ashore or afloat to conduct 'Process Exploitation and Dissemination' of the data) and non-committal VROM costs would be useful as well as indicative timeline to deliver a potential demonstrator. Please complete Annex A of the attached document. Please note: This RFI is an information gathering exercise, no further discussions with industry are planned at this stage however any future procurement activity will be advertised in line with public procurement regulations on the Defence Sourcing Portal and Contracts Finder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997b71b5-c31c-4821-9ae8-4f25ffcb8272 | | 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 | 22 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Jun 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 - 22 May 2024 at 09:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997b71b5-c31c-4821-9ae8-4f25ffcb8272 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997b71b5-c31c-4821-9ae8-4f25ffcb8272 22nd May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebb83b90-ec3b-4f56-b177-d50aae039776 RFI description, instructions and Annex A form for completion ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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