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Planned procurement · Notice 091413-2026

Procurement of Modular A-Frame - PMEN (UK2)

Ministry of Defence

Value
£8m
Stage
Early notice
Where
UK-wide
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
30 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2033

In plain English

The Ministry of Defence is gathering market information about buying at least one modular A-Frame (part of a launch and recovery system for Royal Navy vessels), plus associated equipment, spares, training and in-service support. The indicative contract runs from June 2027 to June 2033 with an estimated value of £8m, but this is an early market engagement and request for information only, not a firm tender.

Good fit for: Marine engineering and naval deck equipment makers, and their specialist suppliers.

The catch:
  • Early market engagement only — MOD says it may not proceed at all
  • Detailed requirements sit in a separate Request for Information document you must obtain
  • Procurement route, support arrangements and delivery schedule are still undecided
  • Defence naval work of this type typically needs security and quality credentials — check the RFI

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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.*

Procedure: not stated. Published 28 Sep 2026.

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