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title: "Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability Request for Information (RFI)"
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# Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability Request for Information (RFI)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c92e90c5-ba56-4650-8800-dbfb1ce5fe2b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability. This tender, classified under the services category with a focus on Ro-Ro vessels, is currently in the active planning stage. It was published on 20th October 2021, and the deadline for submissions is set for 30th November 2021. The anticipated contract period is from 1st January 2025 to 1st January 2030, with responses potentially influencing future strategies for the project.

This RFI presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations within the maritime services sector, particularly those with expertise in Ro-Ro vessels and logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their insights and innovative solutions could play a crucial role in shaping the future procurement process. Companies with a strong background in transport services, fleet management, or maritime engineering would be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender.

## Notice

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY The purpose of this notice is to invite the market to provide information and obtain multiple views across the market to help inform the potential future Project & Commercial Strategies for SSL-I. Further industry engagement will take place in 2021, details TBC. For the avoidance of doubt this notice is not a call to competition. Any responses, comments, indications of interest, participation or non-participated by any organisation at this stage will not influence the process, selection and/or award decision for a future possible procurement, nor will it be taken as a suppliers committed position. Limited information may be shared with MoD third parties for Subject Matter Expert advice where required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a0a200b-9be5-4696-a4e7-8ef1028adc02 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - TBC |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2030 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34512700 - Ro-Ro vessels

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a0a200b-9be5-4696-a4e7-8ef1028adc02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a0a200b-9be5-4696-a4e7-8ef1028adc02
  20th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cab9041-ede4-4734-8729-16abb2b2ee45
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