Published date: 19 December 2024
Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.
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Closing date: 17 January 2025
Contract summary
Industry
Warships - 35510000
Location of contract
BS34 8JH
Procurement reference
tender_473601/1436909
Published date
19 December 2024
Closing date
17 January 2025
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Future Air Dominance System (FADS) Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") is seeking to engage with suppliers for the purposes of gaining a clearer understanding of current market capabilities and potential offerings which may be relevant to FADS.
FADS is a transformative multi-domain programme that will provide Maritime Integrated Air and Missile Defence (M-IAMD) against the toughest of threats in the air and space domain, and Long-Range Precision Strike (LRPS) against the hardest of targets in air, land, and maritime domains. The FADS programme will align itself with a 'system of systems' approach and brigade around the themes of; SENSE, DECIDE, EFFECT, CONNECT, HOST and ENABLE.
FADS will deliver Air Defence of the Carrier Strike Group and Littoral Strike Group from the mid-2030s; a role currently being provided primarily by the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyers.
Following the issuance of a Prior Information Notice (PIN), dated 18 November 2024 (Ref. 2024/S 000-037234), the Authority would like to sincerely thank all suppliers who have expressed an interest in the FADS programme. If you attended the brief on 03 December and would like to provide some feedback, the Authority would be grateful if you could complete the questionnaire linked here
https://forms.office.com/e/9K96GW0B7g
- to provide feedback that will help us improve how we engage with you in the future.
The slide pack shared at the brief is available for viewing via AWARD. To access the documentation, interested suppliers will have to register to AWARD and pass necessary checks in a security gateway. To register, please follow this link - https://award.commercedecisions.com/dsp/web/project/c681dabd-6f69-4130-a815-9a82d6902ca3/register
- and follow the instructions when prompted.
This second notice serves to provide further information regarding the next Market Engagement Event 2 (MEE2): One to Ones.
These sessions will be held on 28, 29 and 30 January 2025.
FOR FULL NOTICE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO:
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040921-2024? or open the attachment linked to this notice.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Address
Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment and Support
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England
Email
Zoe.Lonnen100@mod.gov.uk
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