--- title: "710338451 ALT PNT RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9224369-d1d1-4192-a67c-822a2d15ceb9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9224369-d1d1-4192-a67c-822a2d15ceb9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9224369-d1d1-4192-a67c-822a2d15ceb9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9224369-d1d1-4192-a67c-822a2d15ceb9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-10-01" --- # 710338451 ALT PNT RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9224369-d1d1-4192-a67c-822a2d15ceb9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9224369-d1d1-4192-a67c-822a2d15ceb9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9224369-d1d1-4192-a67c-822a2d15ceb9.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a future procurement opportunity titled "710338451 ALT PNT RFI," focusing on the global navigation and positioning systems industry. This procurement is at the planning stage with the scope centred around Deployable eLoran technologies. The MOD, based in MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol (postcode BS34 8JH), is seeking information and engagement from industry participants to progress the Alt PNT project. A Request for Information (RFI) has been issued to guide planning and focus areas, with a future notice date set for 1st April 2025. The procurement value is estimated between £52,000,000 and £70,000,000, with the project timeframe spanning from 17th November 2025 to 31st December 2026. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this initiative. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in navigation and positioning systems to contribute innovative solutions to the MOD's evolving requirements. The focus on Deployable eLoran technologies signifies a niche market where advanced technical capabilities are requisite. Companies with experience in this domain and the ability to adapt to flexible, high-stake projects will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Engaging with the MOD at this stage offers businesses a platform to influence project direction and establish long-term strategic partnerships, fostering growth and visibility within the government contracting ecosystem. ## Notice Following on from our recent Industry Day on 1st March 2024, and subsequent update provided in June 2024, we thank you again for the engagement and RFI information provided, this has helped to steer our planning for the next stage of the Alt PNT project. The requirements for ALT PNT is still evolving, we have decided as we want to progress activities we are taking a measured approach at this stage, and focusing on Deployable eLoran technologies only at this time , we therefore are seeking RFI responses to support us in progressing this project. Please see attachment associated with this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acdd127-28b5-4047-8582-c2d1323faa15 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent) ## Release History - 1 Oct 2024 at 15:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acdd127-28b5-4047-8582-c2d1323faa15 - 1 Oct 2024 at 14:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acdd127-28b5-4047-8582-c2d1323faa15 - 23 Sep 2024 at 09:34 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acdd127-28b5-4047-8582-c2d1323faa15 - 23 Sep 2024 at 06:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acdd127-28b5-4047-8582-c2d1323faa15 - 23 Sep 2024 at 06:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acdd127-28b5-4047-8582-c2d1323faa15 - 20 Sep 2024 at 13:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acdd127-28b5-4047-8582-c2d1323faa15 - 22 Feb 2024 at 12:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3199af74-da08-4288-ba73-603dfd26b730 - 22 Feb 2024 at 10:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853b5a82-511f-4d35-8869-e3463121c178 - 22 Feb 2024 at 10:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246b3468-a8fd-4c0a-b3a3-bc40b602f4ad - 16 Jan 2024 at 16:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb927790-c63c-441c-9f29-4acaaea1149a - 15 Jan 2024 at 09:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c058ddd-2993-44aa-93ae-2baba7d9d02f - 12 Jan 2024 at 15:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68d3b99-d215-40d1-84f5-54f806248a6b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acdd127-28b5-4047-8582-c2d1323faa15 1st October 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3199af74-da08-4288-ba73-603dfd26b730 22nd February 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853b5a82-511f-4d35-8869-e3463121c178 22nd February 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246b3468-a8fd-4c0a-b3a3-bc40b602f4ad 22nd February 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb927790-c63c-441c-9f29-4acaaea1149a 16th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c058ddd-2993-44aa-93ae-2baba7d9d02f 15th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68d3b99-d215-40d1-84f5-54f806248a6b 12th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d71b96af-0d88-4bac-94df-330c10f78eab n/a - 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