--- title: "Strategic Sea Lift Future (RFI 051) - 713788451" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90b669f6-7d06-4197-945b-70f9d7009d62" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90b669f6-7d06-4197-945b-70f9d7009d62" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90b669f6-7d06-4197-945b-70f9d7009d62.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90b669f6-7d06-4197-945b-70f9d7009d62.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-01-17" --- # Strategic Sea Lift Future (RFI 051) - 713788451 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90b669f6-7d06-4197-945b-70f9d7009d62 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90b669f6-7d06-4197-945b-70f9d7009d62) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90b669f6-7d06-4197-945b-70f9d7009d62.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a Prior Information Notice under the title "Strategic Sea Lift Future (RFI 051) - 713788451". This initiative falls within the ships category and is in the planning stage with a focus on preliminary market engagement to refine future requirements for strategic sea lift capabilities. The procurement process is primarily aimed at the maritime industry and involves the South East region of the United Kingdom. An important deadline for engagement is set for 28th February 2025, providing a timeline for interested parties to respond to the Request for Information (RFI) ahead of potential formal procurement activities. Key documents related to the tender were published on 17th January 2025, including instructions and questionnaires in various formats. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the maritime sector, particularly those capable of delivering ships and related services that align with the Ministry’s desired key characteristics and user requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, offering a growth avenue for businesses by engaging with a substantial and influential client such as the Ministry of Defence. Companies that can demonstrate innovation and robust capabilities in strategic sea lift solutions will be well-suited to compete, making this an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their footprint within governmental defence contracts. ## Notice The UK Ministry of Defence is issuing this Prior Information Notice, without call for competition and without commitment, to advise the market of its Request For Information in support of the development and refinement of its future Strategic SeaLift requirement ahead of any potential formal future Strategic SeaLift procurement. This Pre-Concept Preliminary Market Engagement Request For Information, targeted at various sections of the maritime industry, will be used to gain an understanding of the current and future capabilities of the market and what it is possible to deliver against a set of desired key characteristics and user requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b736b3-bdad-41fb-a964-941de46732d8 | | 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 | 17 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2025 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34510000 - Ships ## Release History - 17 Jan 2025 at 11:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b736b3-bdad-41fb-a964-941de46732d8 - 17 Jan 2025 at 11:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55967c26-c065-443f-a6e5-9dba31a94388 - 17 Jan 2025 at 11:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338de373-e24e-4d01-94dd-a126bb1c49de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b736b3-bdad-41fb-a964-941de46732d8 17th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55967c26-c065-443f-a6e5-9dba31a94388 17th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338de373-e24e-4d01-94dd-a126bb1c49de 17th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42d4d22a-a88a-4f04-b481-cd57484c4ce1 Strategic Sea Lift Futures (RFI 051) - 713788451 Instructions and Annex A word version - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65cdb7b4-6b6c-4849-9b2e-1aa5c2af22f7 Strategic Sea Lift Futures (RFI 051) - 713788451 Instructions and Annex A PDF - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1016be83-0f54-4fa4-9ce4-94a80d70c5c9 Strategic Sea Lift Futures (RFI 051) - 713788451 Annex B: Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b36e244-4ef0-46fa-87e8-07c60de8d3fe Strategic Sea Lift Futures (RFI 051) - 713788451 Instructions and Annex A word version - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbc2aa60-5d2c-4259-b8dc-1c945ae606df Strategic Sea Lift Futures (RFI 051) - 713788451 Instructions and Annex A PDF - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f7a3694-3a33-4910-abb4-019ae3beb5d6 Strategic Sea Lift Futures (RFI 051) - 713788451 Annex B: Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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