--- title: "Parts Creation Framework (PCF) RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f135b63c-6def-415a-af9f-c622d37d41ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f135b63c-6def-415a-af9f-c622d37d41ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f135b63c-6def-415a-af9f-c622d37d41ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f135b63c-6def-415a-af9f-c622d37d41ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-09-29" --- # Parts Creation Framework (PCF) RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f135b63c-6def-415a-af9f-c622d37d41ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f135b63c-6def-415a-af9f-c622d37d41ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f135b63c-6def-415a-af9f-c622d37d41ef.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender process for the Parts Creation Framework (PCF) RFI. This procurement aims to address the challenges of sourcing parts for Front Line Commands using innovative manufacturing techniques. The engagement end date for this process is set for 13th November 2023. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is the contracting authority overseeing this planning stage tender in the industry categories of repair and maintenance services. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in repair and maintenance services, to engage with the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the innovative Parts Creation Framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited for this tender, designed to foster a more agile and flexible approach in the supply of parts. Companies with advanced manufacturing capabilities and an interest in defence materials are encouraged to participate in the upcoming Industry Engagement session scheduled for 14th November 2023 to explore potential collaboration opportunities with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence's (MoD) DE&S Delivery Teams have a large number of parts demanded by Front Line Commands (FLC) for which a supply solution cannot be found for a number of reasons including obsolescence and unforeseen global events. Defence Support Major Programmes within Strategic Command has identified that a more agile and flexible approach to the commercial marketplace is required to mitigate and respond quickly to such challenges. The Parts Creation Framework (PCF) shall be an enabling framework and associated eco-system providing an alternative and timely route for the supply of parts utilising Advance Manufacturing techniques across the entirety of the MoD. This is a new requirement to leverage the innovative manufacturing capabilities of present and future Industrial Partners, and to initiate this the MoD shall be carrying out engagement with Industry. In collaboration with the Manufacturing Technology Centre, an Industry Engagement session shall take place on 14th November 2023. The MoD would welcome insight into market possibilities, and we have attached a draft Statement of Requirement to this RFI for feedback at the Industry Engagement event. We would like to gain a better understanding of the Market, its Suppliers, the feasibility of different commercial models, the application of the Social Value Model and to gather intelligence from potential suppliers which may influence and inform the development of the future requirement and associated commercial activity. The speakers will address these topics during the event and there will be a Q&A session where present and future MoD suppliers can share viewpoints and ideas. This Industry Engagement session is also an opportunity for networking between potential suppliers to the framework. Companies and Organisations who can contribute to this Early Market Engagement exercise and wish to attend the engagement day, either in-person or virtually, are required to join Team Defence Information for free and register for this event. Please see the Opportunity Listing on the Defence Sourcing Portal for more information ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87a82a1-1f6d-4676-b2db-1ee35cd9d916 | | 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 | 29 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Nov 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials ## Release History - 29 Sep 2023 at 11:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87a82a1-1f6d-4676-b2db-1ee35cd9d916 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87a82a1-1f6d-4676-b2db-1ee35cd9d916 29th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50eb6cc2-53c0-4c7a-850e-331e19bafdb3 n/a - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57086 Link to Defence Sourcing Portal RFI Opportunity Notice below ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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