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title: "Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation (CSAT Recap) Phase 2 RFI"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-04-26"
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# Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation (CSAT Recap) Phase 2 RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d5e1746-387c-4a34-a783-61ff61cd6f56

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a planning stage tender titled "Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation (CSAT Recap) Phase 2 RFI" in the Aircraft and spacecraft industry category. The procurement process involves the completion of the CSAT Recap Project by transferring two aircraft to the Military Register, incorporating military modifications, and providing through-life In Service Support until 2037. The engagement for this tender ends on June 6, 2023, and the procurement is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in aircraft and related equipment, as well as firms offering In Service Support solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this opportunity. The engagement end date is June 6, 2023, providing interested businesses with a deadline to prepare and submit their proposals.

## Notice

CSAT Phase 2 (the subject of this RFI) will complete the CSAT RECAP Project by transferring the 2 aircraft already procured in Phase 1 to the Military Register, embodying military modifications on both aircraft (the scope of which is to be determined via a feasibility study) and delivering a through life In Service Support (ISS) package to the Out of Service Date (OSD) of 2037. Please see the attched RFI for more details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031264a9-4f84-42f1-a3b3-5939c6d061e0 |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft
- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 09:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031264a9-4f84-42f1-a3b3-5939c6d061e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031264a9-4f84-42f1-a3b3-5939c6d061e0
  26th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c360511-2c2f-4d30-b126-342a351d4433
  n/a

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