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title: "Request For Information"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aff8f2a6-74e9-4b23-9a7b-a5fdd1b60678"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-11-01"
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# Request For Information

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aff8f2a6-74e9-4b23-9a7b-a5fdd1b60678

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on a Request for Information related to Project Adiona, which falls under the industry category of road tractor units. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 21 November 2021. The project is located in the United Kingdom and is classified under multiple CPV codes, including road tractor units and various types of trailers. This tender was originally announced on 1 November 2021.

This opportunity can foster business growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly involved in manufacturing road vehicles, specifically trailers and related parts. Companies that specialise in the production of road tractor units and various trailer types would be well-suited to compete in this tender, as it opens avenues for partnerships and expanded supply opportunities with a significant public entity like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Project Adiona Request for Information. Please refer to attached RFI Document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad297403-8011-434e-8c25-ec449435c35f |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34138000 - Road tractor units
- 34223300 - Trailers
- 34223310 - General-purpose trailers
- 34223330 - Mobile units on trailers
- 34224100 - Parts of trailers and semi-trailers

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2021 at 11:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad297403-8011-434e-8c25-ec449435c35f
- 21 Oct 2021 at 13:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a302dfc-a78c-4e71-b40f-ac1ebb83879a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad297403-8011-434e-8c25-ec449435c35f
  1st November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a302dfc-a78c-4e71-b40f-ac1ebb83879a
  21st October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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