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title: "Serial Communications Devices - Request for Information (RFI)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Serial Communications Devices - Request for Information (RFI)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3a5f53e-c535-4082-baf9-feac6f7dbbab

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Serial Communications Devices - Request for Information (RFI)". The RFI focuses on the Satellite Communications Equipment industry and aims to gather information on the current industry offerings for the provision of switching, multiplexing, and encapsulation of Serial data protocols. The MoD is specifically targeting suppliers across various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The engagement end date for this RFI is set for 22 November 2024, ensuring participants have adequate time to provide their responses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of satellite communications equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By participating in this RFI, companies can position themselves for future procurement opportunities with the MoD, potentially leading to substantial business growth. Organisations that specialise in advanced communications technologies or have strong capabilities in the specified delivery locations would likely be well-suited to compete for subsequent opportunities arising from this RFI process.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking to refresh and maintain an understanding of the current industry offerings for the provision of switching, multiplexing and encapsulation of Serial data protocols. This (and potentially subsequent) Request for Information (RFI) has been published to ensure that MoD has a clear and current understanding of the capabilities available within the industry. Therefore, the MoD would like to invite participants in this RFI to review the attached document and provide feedback on the questions in the included response template. Additional information: Please see the attached RFI document for details of the information the Authority is seeking from industry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f3844d-2064-473c-932b-eab47609034e |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 12:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f3844d-2064-473c-932b-eab47609034e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f3844d-2064-473c-932b-eab47609034e
  24th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26391783-9165-4528-b922-8d0d0f0aed68
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa31d225-df8b-4989-b311-5273454e2d51
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58964
  Link to Defence Sourcing Portal Opportunity, including attached RFI and response template documents

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