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title: "RFI0010 - Wilton Industry Show and Experiment for Mine Counter Measures WISEX"
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# RFI0010 - Wilton Industry Show and Experiment for Mine Counter Measures WISEX

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68c2c980-64bb-4aba-b450-c205a40aab9f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for 'RFI0010 - Wilton Industry Show and Experiment for Mine Counter Measures WISEX', focusing on advanced detection apparatus for mines. Located in the South East of England, this initiative includes a critical engagement period with a deadline set for 2nd July 2021. The procurement aims to facilitate the Royal Navy's technological transition towards autonomous Mine Counter Measures, with planned trials taking place from September to October 2021 and resuming from March to September 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in detection apparatus, bomb detectors, and industry-specific software packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-placed to compete, as the project seeks to showcase innovative capabilities and support the case for inclusion in the broader Mine Counter Measures programme. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance industry visibility and contribute to long-term growth in the defence technology sector.

## Notice

Most of you are aware of the Royal Navy's ambitious and ground-breaking transition towards autonomous Mine Counter Measures via MHC. This will be supported by WISE-X, which offers the opportunity to showcase exactly what your capabilities can do, and allow the case to be built for inclusion in the MHC programme down the line either in Block 2 or the perpetual spiral development that the "System of Systems" approach will allow us to embrace. Our revised plan is to undertake periods of DSTL assessed trials (similar to Weapon Practice Assessment) in the Clyde approaches in the September to October 2021 period, and then resume in March until September 2022, thereby avoiding the worst of the weather, but giving open windows for industry to demonstrate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c02075e-71ae-4e40-abe2-e4406c28220e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 31642200 - Detection apparatus for mines
- 38546100 - Bomb detectors
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 13:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c02075e-71ae-4e40-abe2-e4406c28220e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c02075e-71ae-4e40-abe2-e4406c28220e
  24th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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