--- title: "RFI0047 - PODS EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efa7a220-b235-410c-8392-05bb577541cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efa7a220-b235-410c-8392-05bb577541cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efa7a220-b235-410c-8392-05bb577541cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efa7a220-b235-410c-8392-05bb577541cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-11-06" --- # RFI0047 - PODS EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efa7a220-b235-410c-8392-05bb577541cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efa7a220-b235-410c-8392-05bb577541cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efa7a220-b235-410c-8392-05bb577541cd.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI0047 - PODS EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT". This Request for Information (RFI) seeks industry feedback on the feasibility of a new commercial framework intended to support various aspects such as concept development, testing and evaluation, manufacture, delivery, management, and maintenance of joint deployable modular capabilities. The process is under the "Standard freight containers" industry category and aims to cover multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include an engagement end date set for 11th November 2024. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of contributing to the experimental development and logistical support of modular capabilities for the military sector. Businesses involved in container manufacturing, maintenance services, or integrated support systems would be well-positioned to gain from engaging in this process. The procurement is not yet at the tender stage, which provides participating businesses an early opportunity to influence the potential framework and align their capabilities with MOD’s future needs. ## Notice This is a Request for Information. Not a tender. This RFI is intended to gain industry feedback regarding the feasibility of a new commercial framework to support the concept development (including testing and evaluation), manufacture, delivery, management, through life maintenance and support of joint deployable modular capabilities. Please see attached RFI document for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc3ed9b-9598-4aeb-8c75-2dd045c091b0 | | 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 | 6 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 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 | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | P02 8BY | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44613300 - Standard freight containers ## Release History - 6 Nov 2024 at 12:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc3ed9b-9598-4aeb-8c75-2dd045c091b0 - 14 Oct 2024 at 09:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e104cdd-e3d0-499f-97d0-54c7bb393458 - 14 Oct 2024 at 09:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58001cd6-bb1f-49da-9960-876a8a42d97e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc3ed9b-9598-4aeb-8c75-2dd045c091b0 6th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e104cdd-e3d0-499f-97d0-54c7bb393458 14th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58001cd6-bb1f-49da-9960-876a8a42d97e 14th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be1a3321-a92d-4992-91a5-7f52901384ae n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ab80d68-eeaf-4a81-aaa6-99e580c2ad66 n/a - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58910 Link to DSP RFI0047 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0001859-e590-4c06-bfa2-09f054154750 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60387dc9-a788-4075-b656-bf65063d99d3 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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