Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
MOD Abbeywood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
UK
E-mail: DESShipsMSS-MaST-SaBP@mod.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57622
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57622
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Defence
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
710449450 - Request For Information for Marine Systems Support
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34930000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
It is the intention of the Authority to invite the market to work collaboratively in sharing information through this Request for Information (RFI). This is to help inform potential future procurement and Category Strategies for the following;
a) High and Low Voltage (HV/LV) Electrical Power Generation, Distribution and Propulsion
b) Maritime Survivability Equipment (MSE)
c) Platform Management Systems (PMS)
The response to this RFI may form the basis for further discussion with the market. Any further discussions with the market shall provide the opportunity for the input of ideas and proposals that may shape future procurement and category strategies as listed above. This is to ensure that the Authority can deliver the required availability and identify and benefit from innovation and technologies advances.
Please find below the link to the Defence Sourcing Portal opportunity listing in order to complete the RFI.
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57622
Please complete the attached Request For Information for Marine Systems Support document and return to DESShipsMSS-MaST-SaBP@mod.gov.uk in advance of the deadline of 17:00 09th February 2024.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
710449450 - Request For Information for Marine Systems Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34930000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is the intention of the Authority to invite the market to work collaboratively in sharing information through this Request for Information (RFI). This is to help inform potential future procurement and Category Strategies for the following;
a) High and Low Voltage (HV/LV) Electrical Power Generation, Distribution and Propulsion
b) Maritime Survivability Equipment (MSE)
c) Platform Management Systems (PMS)
The response to this RFI may form the basis for further discussion with the market. Any further discussions with the market shall provide the opportunity for the input of ideas and proposals that may shape future procurement and category strategies as listed above. This is to ensure that the Authority can deliver the required availability and identify and benefit from innovation and technologies advances.
Please find below the link to the Defence Sourcing Portal opportunity listing in order to complete the RFI.
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57622
Please complete the attached Request For Information for Marine Systems Support document and return to DESShipsMSS-MaST-SaBP@mod.gov.uk in advance of the deadline of 17:00 09th February 2024.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
23/01/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
It is the intention of the Authority to invite the market to work collaboratively in sharing information through this Request for Information (RFI). This is to help inform potential future procurement and Category Strategies for the following;
a) High and Low Voltage (HV/LV) Electrical Power Generation, Distribution and Propulsion
b) Maritime Survivability Equipment (MSE)
c) Platform Management Systems (PMS)
The response to this RFI may form the basis for further discussion with the market. Any further discussions with the market shall provide the opportunity for the input of ideas and proposals that may shape future procurement and category strategies as listed above. This is to ensure that the Authority can deliver the required availability and identify and benefit from innovation and technologies advances.
Please find below the link to the Defence Sourcing Portal opportunity listing in order to complete the RFI.
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57622
Please complete the attached Request For Information for Marine Systems Support document and return to DESShipsMSS-MaST-SaBP@mod.gov.uk in advance of the deadline of 17:00 09th February 2024.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/01/2024