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title: "708695468 - Project Whetstone - RFI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e46e1ad1-b894-431b-8979-72ce2a78c53a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-08-01"
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# 708695468 - Project Whetstone - RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e46e1ad1-b894-431b-8979-72ce2a78c53a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "708695468 - Project Whetstone - RFI" in the medical equipment industry category. The engagement end date for this project is set for August 31, 2023. The tender aims to acquire high-fidelity surgical simulation mannequins and is currently in the planning stage. The project covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, hardware, repair, maintenance, and installation services for surgical equipment, as well as surgical specialist services. Companies located in various regions across the UK can participate in this procurement process and contribute to the UK STRATCOM Project WHETSTONE by providing the required high-fidelity surgical simulation mannequins.

## Notice

708695468 - Project Whetstone - Surgical simulation mannequins - RFI This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information and provides information relating to UK STRATCOM Project WHETSTONE for high-fidelity surgical simulation mannequins.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27caa84d-2106-4b48-bb16-cb56390d16d2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement 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 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W12 7RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | College Park & Old Oak |
| Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment
- 51420000 - Installation services of surgical equipment
- 85121300 - Surgical specialist services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2023 at 13:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27caa84d-2106-4b48-bb16-cb56390d16d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27caa84d-2106-4b48-bb16-cb56390d16d2
  1st August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56742
  Project Whetstone RFI Defence Opportunity URL

## Provenance

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