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title: "MFTS Rear Crew Stage 1 Sustainment Project. Supplier Conference"
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# MFTS Rear Crew Stage 1 Sustainment Project. Supplier Conference

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3e2d5f6-d9c4-4222-877b-990f8e55d8e3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender for the "MFTS Rear Crew Stage 1 Sustainment Project," which is categorised under defence services. This procurement process is open and active, with a tender period that ends on 15 December 2021. The project aims to enhance the Military Flying Training System for the UK Armed Forces and is scheduled to commence on 7 January 2022, continuing until 1 December 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a wider range of suppliers to participate.

This tender opens significant opportunities for technology suppliers, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in areas such as airborne ISR sensor equipment, avionic and communications equipment, and synthetic simulations. Suppliers looking to engage with the Ministry of Defence can benefit from Lockheed Martin's initiative to collaborate with SMEs, as details about the SMEUnite Framework will be shared during the virtual Industry Day. Interested companies should register their interest with the provided contact point, enhancing their prospects for business growth in the defence sector.

## Notice

Lockheed Martin invites you to a virtual Industry Day event in support of an opportunity to participate in the delivery of the Military Flying Training System for the UK Armed Forces through the MFTS Rear Crew Sustainment Project in 2022. We are interested in meeting with technology suppliers with an interest in joining our team. We are also interested in engagement with Small and Medium Enterprises and will provide a brief on our new SMEUnite Framework. COTS/MOTS technology is favoured (low levels of development will be considered) across the following areas: - Airborne ISR Sensor Equipment - Avionic & Communications Equipment - Synthetic Simulations Please contact kate.anders@lmco.com to register your interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f5e383e-2a56-42b4-8e95-0669b57701df |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2022 - 1 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HAVANT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO9 1SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Havant |
| Electoral ward | Havant St Faith's |
| Westminster constituency | Havant |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75220000 - Defence services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f5e383e-2a56-42b4-8e95-0669b57701df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f5e383e-2a56-42b4-8e95-0669b57701df
  8th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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