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Interested suppliers are requested to respond to the RFI attached within the Opportunity Listing, linked here: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61461 The completed RFI Questionnaire must be returned via email to jack.pass103@mod.gov.uk by no later than 12:00hrs midday (UK time), Tuesday 29th September 2026. Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding the RFI Questionnaire. These must be submitted BEFORE 12:00hrs midday (UK time), 22nd September 2026. Questions must be submitted via email to jack.pass103@mod.gov.uk. The Authority will endeavour - but is not obliged - to respond to any questions received. Participation in the RFI is voluntary, and non-participation will not be taken into account in any future potential procurement activities nor will this preclude any potential supplier from participating in any subsequent formal procurement procedure. Further details relating to the requirement and RFI response instructions can be found within the RFI.", "dueDate": "2026-09-29T23:59:59+01:00", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "084314-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084314-2026", "datePublished": "2026-09-07T11:48:17+01:00", "format": "text/html" }, { "id": "085715-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085715-2026", "datePublished": "2026-09-10T10:37:47+01:00", "format": "text/html" }, { "id": "086534-2026", "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice", "noticeType": "UK1", "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086534-2026", "datePublished": "2026-09-11T15:11:29+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "715926476", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Procurement of Modular A-Frame (UK1)", "description": "Potential procurement of a minimum of one (1) Modular A-Frame, associated equipment, and in-service support. The Modular A-Frame(s) will form part of a Launch and Recovery (L&R) System in support of UK Royal Navy's (RN) operations, training activities, and assessment of suitability for wider application across RN vessels. The potential procurement may also include provisions for the purchase of additional quantities of A-Frames, associated equipment, spares, training, maintenance and other related goods and services. Such purchases may be undertaken through the exercise of contractual Options and/or extension provisions. Note that the Total Value stated below is indicative only, and has been estimated on the basis that potential additional requirements/Options may be included. The Commercial/procurement strategy (incl. route-to-market approach), requirement quantities, support arrangements, contract duration, and delivery schedule/profile (etc.) remain under development and are subject to change. This Pipeline Notice is intended to provide early visibility of a potential forthcoming procurement and does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment by the Authority to commence any procurement process.", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "35521000", "description": "Hull and mechanical spare parts for warships" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "34510000", "description": "Ships" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "34500000", "description": "Ships and boats" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "44142000", "description": "Frames" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "35520000", "description": "Parts for warships" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "42414000", "description": "Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane" } ], "relatedLot": "1", "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ] } ], "value": { "amountGross": 9600000, "amount": 8000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "goods", "specialRegime": [ "defenceSecurity" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-06-30T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2033-06-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "status": "planned" } ], "status": "planned", "amendments": [ { "id": "085715-2026", "description": "Clarification of assumption behind estimated Total Value. 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