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Procurement of Modular A-Frame - PMEN (UK2)

Ministry of Defence · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 28 Sept 2026, 14:16.

Opportunity overview

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. Note that the Total Value stated below is indicative only, and has been estimated on the basis that potential additional requirements and Options may be included. 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.*

Classification

  • CPV34510000 — Ships
  • CPV35520000 — Parts for warships
  • CPV35521000 — Hull and mechanical spare parts for warships
  • CPV42414000 — Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
  • CPV44142000 — Frames

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
715926476
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

defenceSecurity

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
The RFI response deadline included in this PMEN has been extended following changes to the RFI. Changes to the RFI (attached within the Opportunity Listing) include minor clarifications to the requirement - the RFI has been uplifted to "RFI v1.1".
Id
091413-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
30 Jun 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Jun 2033, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
35521000
Description
Hull and mechanical spare parts for warships
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
34510000
Description
Ships
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
44142000
Description
Frames
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
35520000
Description
Parts for warships
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
42414000
Description
Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
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. *NOTE: the RFI has been uplifted to version 1.1 to reflect minor requirement clarifications* Interested suppliers are requested to respond to the RFI ("v1.1") 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 06th October 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
6 Oct 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
091413-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
28 Sept 2026, 12:52
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Ministry of Defence
Id
GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Address

Street Address
MoD Abbey Wood (South)
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS34 8JH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK12

Contact

Name
Jack Pass

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK12 · BS34 8JH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

4 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

4 VERSIONS
  1. 084314-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 085715-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 086534-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 091413-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·