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title: "*REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)* For the Provision of Subject Matter Expert Support to RAF Northolt CAP 1616 Stage 3 Airspace Change"
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# *REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)* For the Provision of Subject Matter Expert Support to RAF Northolt CAP 1616 Stage 3 Airspace Change

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d807cb36-05a7-43c8-ac02-bbc439158ffb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at providing Subject Matter Expert Support for the RAF Northolt CAP 1616 Stage 3 Airspace Change. This procurement is classified under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. With key procurement activities planned, the contract period is set to start on 2nd January 2023 and conclude on 1st August 2024. Potential suppliers should be aware that the communication regarding this opportunity is scheduled for 3rd August 2022, and it is expected to be beneficial for businesses located within the UK and other European regions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in aviation, airspace management, or related research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement's explicit indication of suitability for such organisations. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in airspace change processes or possess relevant experience in providing consultancy support to defence-related projects would find this tender advantageous for growth and expansion in the public sector market.

## Notice

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) The Authority Requests an RFI for the following opportunity: The Provision of a Subject Matter Expert Support for RAF Northolt CAP 1616 Stage 3 Airspace Change. Further information and documentation can be found @ https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54592

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d52bc6-8bc1-4451-b16d-7536e42793d2 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 14:11 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d52bc6-8bc1-4451-b16d-7536e42793d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d52bc6-8bc1-4451-b16d-7536e42793d2
  3rd August 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54592

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