--- title: "710338451 ALT PNT RFI/PIN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042ccb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042ccb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042ccb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042ccb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-10-01" --- # 710338451 ALT PNT RFI/PIN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042ccb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042ccb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042ccb.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "710338451 ALT PNT RFI/PIN," under the main procurement category of services relating to navigation services. The project is in Bristol, United Kingdom, and targets advancements in Deployable eLoran technologies. Following prior engagements, including an Industry Day on 1st March 2024, and document dissemination in June 2024, the Ministry solicits further RFI responses to progress this evolving ALT PNT project. The latest update was on 1st October 2024, indicating the steps towards detailed planning. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in advanced navigation and related defence services. Companies with expertise in deployable navigation technologies, particularly eLoran, are ideally positioned to contribute and potentially expand their market in defence-related projects. Engaging with this tender could enhance business growth by aligning with critical defence technology development initiatives set forth by the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice Following on from our recent Industry Day on 1st March 2024, and subsequent update provided in June 2024, we thank you again for the engagement and RFI information provided, this has helped to steer our planning for the next stage of the Alt PNT project. The requirements for ALT PNT is still evolving, we have decided as we want to progress activities we are taking a measured approach at this stage, and focusing on Deployable eLoran technologies only at this time , we therefore are seeking RFI responses to support us in progressing this project. Please see attachment associated with this notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering future options for the development of Assured alternative Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) technologies through the Alternative Navigation (Alt Nav) Project - Assessment Phase (AP). The purpose of this PIN is to: * Make industry aware of an Industry Day happening at MOD Abbey Wood on 1st March 2024. * Introduce the Alt Nav Assessment Phase to industry; * Communicate the Authority's market engagement approach and plans; * Get feedback from interested parties on proposed technologies and any alternative technologies available; and how industry, through one 'Systems House' can support the Space DT in achieving its Project Aims. An industry brief will be taking place in Abbey Wood, Bristol on Friday 01 March 2024, where the Authority will provide further details of the technologies currently identified as detailed below and the additional requirements for ongoing support from what is referred to as a 'Systems House' with initial scope detailed within the Project Aims. Industry will have the opportunity to provide questions and comments before, during, and after the industry brief (via email). The Industry Day will be split into two sessions to allow focus on the different elements of the Project as follows-: 1. Technology Development (See attached RFI) 2. 'Systems House' (See attached RFI) Interested parties are asked to complete these by Friday 23 Feb 24 to capture appropriate feedback for the Industry Day. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031433-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Jan 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £52,337,250 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | N/A | | 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 - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 63724000 - Navigation services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2024 at 15:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031433-2024 - 23 Sep 2024 at 07:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030264-2024 - 20 Sep 2024 at 13:26 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030204-2024 - 22 Feb 2024 at 13:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005814-2024 - 15 Jan 2024 at 14:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001285-2024 - 12 Jan 2024 at 15:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001133-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57585 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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