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title: "710338451 ALT PNT RFI/PIN"
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# 710338451 ALT PNT RFI/PIN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-984aecbe-d3c7-4492-b300-d6c0814cabcb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a public procurement process for the "710338451 ALT PNT RFI/PIN" project, aiming to acquire deployable eLoran technologies. This process is at the planning stage with a future notice date of 1st April 2025, and is set within the navigation services industry category. The project will be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with specific delivery addresses in Bristol (postal code BS34 8JH). The contract period is expected to run from 17th November 2025 to 31st December 2026. Businesses should note the procurement involves an estimated value of between £52,000,000 and £70,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in navigation services and related technologies are well-suited to compete. The procurement seeks to leverage innovative technologies to advance the Ministry's capabilities, thereby creating a competitive environment for new and established firms in the sector. By participating, businesses can establish or strengthen partnerships with a high-profile government body, the Ministry of Defence, and potentially broaden their market reach.

## Notice

Following on from our recent Industry Day on 1st March 2024, and subsequent update provided in June 2024, we thank you again for the engagement and RFI information provided, this has helped to steer our planning for the next stage of the Alt PNT project. The requirements for ALT PNT is still evolving, we have decided as we want to progress activities we are taking a measured approach at this stage, and focusing on Deployable eLoran technologies only at this time , we therefore are seeking RFI responses to support us in progressing this project. Please see attachment associated with this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1861f9d-b11d-450b-a083-0fb1b38057a0 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63724000 - Navigation services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 15:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1861f9d-b11d-450b-a083-0fb1b38057a0
- 1 Oct 2024 at 15:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1861f9d-b11d-450b-a083-0fb1b38057a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1861f9d-b11d-450b-a083-0fb1b38057a0
  1st October 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ea1d252-02a2-42bd-9a1a-c0a3c25c1fe9
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## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57585

## Provenance

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