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title: "Future Combat Air Systems Tech Initiative (FCAS TI)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9eb34ac2-f1ce-45b9-8437-a1f9e1a53a49"
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# Future Combat Air Systems Tech Initiative (FCAS TI)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eb34ac2-f1ce-45b9-8437-a1f9e1a53a49

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking specialist engineering support through the Future Combat Air Systems Tech Initiative (FCAS TI). The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £300,000, falls under the research and development services category and is based in England, specifically at RAF High Wycombe. The contract period is set from 31st July 2020 to 30th July 2021, with the call-off deadline for tenders having closed on 30th June 2020.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in niche engineering services relevant to military applications. Companies with capabilities in research and development, specialised engineering consultancy, or those involved in advanced fighter systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on critical enablers and whole-life supportability in the context of future combat air systems.

## Notice

The Royal Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RAF RCO) Future Combat Air System Technology Initiative (FCAS TI) requires specialist, niche engineering support to ensure that critical enablers and whole-life supportability aspects relevant to a future fighter are developed in time for the Combat Air Acquisition Programme (CAAP) Outline Business Cases (OBC). Additional information: All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the FOI Act Part 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6a63183-9641-4e0f-a90f-7349f6e76de5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2020 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BUCKS |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRFRAME SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 08:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6a63183-9641-4e0f-a90f-7349f6e76de5
- 16 Jul 2020 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6a63183-9641-4e0f-a90f-7349f6e76de5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6a63183-9641-4e0f-a90f-7349f6e76de5
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/632f9275-ff10-4f0a-95c5-c1c549e160b3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a199e906-a22b-48e9-8b50-f94d04a86749

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