--- title: "Navigation Equipment Support - Request For Information (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f7aaf3b-e85a-4787-b829-c0d11c221f10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f7aaf3b-e85a-4787-b829-c0d11c221f10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f7aaf3b-e85a-4787-b829-c0d11c221f10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f7aaf3b-e85a-4787-b829-c0d11c221f10.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-04-11" --- # Navigation Equipment Support - Request For Information (RFI) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f7aaf3b-e85a-4787-b829-c0d11c221f10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f7aaf3b-e85a-4787-b829-c0d11c221f10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f7aaf3b-e85a-4787-b829-c0d11c221f10.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Navigation Equipment Support - Request For Information (RFI)", which falls under the industry category of navigation services (CPV 63724000). This tender involves continued in-service support and the possible purchase of one-off spares for several systems, including PDM2 and PDM4, CRPA, PFS, NAVFIX, PTFE, and FOCS. The services must support ships and submarines at all operational locations, including being deployable overseas. Important dates include a future notice date on 1 March 2026, with the contract period starting on 1 June 2027 and ending on 1 December 2035. The procurement is designed to be suitable for SMEs but not VCSEs, with a contract value estimated between £40,000,000 and £70,000,000. Locations for delivery cover a wide region, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and more. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in navigation equipment support and maintenance. SMEs in particular are well-suited to compete, given the specified suitability requirements. Companies with capabilities in supporting maritime navigation systems for vessels will find this procurement process rewarding. By participating, businesses can expand their market presence and demonstrate their expertise in high-value defence contracts. Additionally, the global deployment aspect of the contract allows companies to showcase their international service delivery capabilities. ## Notice The Navigation team seeks to continue the In-Service Support for Platform Data Management (PDM2 and PDM4) systems, Controlled Reception Position Antenna (CRPA), Precise Fixing System (PFS), NAVFIX system, Precise Time and Frequency Equipment (PTFE), and Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS). The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to determine whether there is interest in the market to deliver all, or part, of the In-Service Support and/or one-off spares buys to the listed equipments. This will not define what is done, the purpose of this RFI is purely to obtain information. The equipment support provided must be able to support the ships and submarines at all locations where operated and be deployable overseas. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df94183-37f8-410b-80b2-5d675a7055d6 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 11 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 1 Dec 2035 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63724000 - Navigation services ## Release History - 11 Apr 2025 at 10:19 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df94183-37f8-410b-80b2-5d675a7055d6 - 11 Apr 2025 at 10:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df94183-37f8-410b-80b2-5d675a7055d6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df94183-37f8-410b-80b2-5d675a7055d6 11th April 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b33ce82-c292-4fc2-a30f-1977ef27a3a2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4850f37d-f4f7-4240-bf33-56b164649727 n/a - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59727 Opportunity ID ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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