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title: "Royal Navy Mine Hunting Capability Block 2 Update"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Royal Navy Mine Hunting Capability Block 2 Update

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a8b251e-baf6-4fe7-823b-ccfc4075b32f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a planning notice for the Royal Navy Mine Hunting Capability Block 2 Update. This procurement falls under the industry category of Mine hunter/minesweeper. The engagement end date is set for May 1, 2024. The buying organisation is Ministry of Defence located in Portsmouth, England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with no tender opportunity available.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses involved in mine hunter/minesweeper technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable for participation. Businesses interested in supplying goods or services related to naval mine hunting technology should monitor updates from the Ministry of Defence for potential future tender opportunities.

## Notice

This notice is an update following the Royal Navy Mine Hunting Capability Programme Update held on 6th February 2023. Please find within the attachment information relating to MHC's Block 2 developments. Please be advised this is not a tender opportunity, only a notice update.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb69633a-9811-4cc1-babf-e22c3a261396 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35513100 - Mine hunter/minesweeper

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2023 at 09:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb69633a-9811-4cc1-babf-e22c3a261396
- 5 Dec 2023 at 13:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5ef614-a032-4f30-b052-5e1496db68fd
- 5 Dec 2023 at 13:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf24b90-95e8-4c4e-8da4-982bedd169f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb69633a-9811-4cc1-babf-e22c3a261396
  7th December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5ef614-a032-4f30-b052-5e1496db68fd
  5th December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf24b90-95e8-4c4e-8da4-982bedd169f5
  5th December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60a2753b-4f46-438c-b689-36205486f392
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/737907cc-97f3-4da9-bb6b-7a8635a8ff8a?origin=SearchResults&p=1
  Link to original (closed) notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6b92b0f-4e66-44df-8ac7-6cd2119b8205
  n/a

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