Published date: 6 February 2023

Last edited date: 15 February 2023

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.


Closing date: 31 March 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Military aircrafts - 35610000

  • Military transport aircrafts - 35611400

  • Training aircrafts - 35611500

    • Military transport helicopters - 35612400

    • Aircraft repair services - 50211200

    • Reconditioning services of aircraft - 50211300

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

tender_298166/1170858

Published date

6 February 2023

Closing date

31 March 2023

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

**UPDATE - Deadline for EMES expressions of interest has been extended. Please see attached RFI for details of change.**

Surface Finish Capability for Aircraft, Airfield Support Equipment and Station Related Tasks

Object of the Request for Information and Purpose:
The Contracting Authority is looking to understand methodologies that would update and improve current delivery of the Surface Finish (SF) capability for Aircraft, Airfield Support Equipment and Station related tasks. The Contracting Authority is keen to understand the markets view of this capability and their interest in this defence support activity to inform future innovation and procurement activities.

Short Description of the Requirement:
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has an obligation to deliver safe and airworthy Air Systems for training and operations, both in the UK and overseas. This Capability must ensure that serviceable aircraft and Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) are available to support operational, training and display output for the UK MOD. It has an additional requirement to deliver Station support tasks. An efficient, effective, and reliable Surface Finish capability supports reduced maintenance turn-round times, reduced equipment / component failure and improves mission survivability through the application of adequate corrosion protection, camouflage, and conspicuous markings.


Supporting the outlined early market engagement, the Authority invites industry to outline its ability and interest in meeting the requirement and proposed Procurement Strategy.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED RFI DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS.


If your company is interested in attending the Early Market Engagement Session you must provide the details requested in the attached RFI document by 17:00 on 17 February 2023.

Following the Early Market Engagement Session, please send your written responses to the RFI questions (see attached RFI document) to the Authority no later than 23:59 on 31 March 2023.

Please send all responses to DESAS-AC-702913450-SFA@mod.gov.uk.


Please see link to Opportunity Listing on the Defence Sourcing Portal below:

https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53390

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Surface Finish Amalgamation

  • Early engagement
  • Published 6 February 2023

Attachments

  • 20230206_Suface Finish Amalgamation RFI v2 - EMES EOI Deadline Extended .pdf
  • n/a

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Air Commodities Delivery Team

Address

MOD Abbey Wood, NH1 Atrium, #1027
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

DESAS-AC-702913450-SFA@mod.gov.uk