Procurement of Modular A-Frame - PMEN (UK2)

Procurement reference

715926476

Procurement description

The Authority has a potential requirement for a minimum of one (1) Modular A-Frame, associated equipment and in-service support. The A-Frame will form part of a Launch and Recovery (L&R) System, and will support UK Royal Navy’s (RN) operations, training activities, and assessment of suitability for wider application across RN vessels. More requirement detail can be found in the Request for Information (RFI), attached within the Opportunity Listing linked below.

The Authority is considering a procurement that may also include provision for the purchase of additional quantities of A-Frames, associated equipment, spares, training, maintenance and other related goods and services. The quantities, scope and duration of any such requirements remain under development and will be determined by the Authority in accordance with its future operational requirements, funding and procurement strategy.

The Commercial/procurement strategy (incl. route-to-market approach), support arrangements, and delivery schedule/profile (etc.) remain under development.

*NOTE: the PMEN and RFI do NOT represent a commitment to future procurement activity. Following the conclusion of this PMEN/RFI, the Authority may (at its sole discretion) decide to proceed with the procurement as planned, proceed via a different procurement/commercial route, or not proceed at all.*

Main category

Goods

Total value (estimated)

8000000 GBP Excluding VAT

9600000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

30 June 2027, 00:00AM to 30 June 2033, 23:59PM

Ministry of Defence

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Defence and security

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 35521000 - Hull and mechanical spare parts for warships
• 34510000 - Ships
• 44142000 - Frames
• 35520000 - Parts for warships

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 June 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 June 2033, 23:59PM

Engagement process description

This PMEN and accompanying RFI seek market feedback regarding indicative costs, procurement/delivery timescales, support arrangements and technical and commercial risks (etc.), whilst providing Industry advance notice of the potential procurement.

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.

Due date

29 September 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No