Project METIS - RFI

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  "date": "2026-03-05T14:43:01Z",
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    "title": "Project METIS - RFI",
    "value": {
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      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
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    "description": "The Authority requires low-cost effectors to counter the mass of threats from the proliferation of uncrewed systems (UXS) to compliment current Complex Missile Systems. This RFI is to engage with the market to understand possible solutions available.",
    "specialRegime": [
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        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SW1A2EU",
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      }
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        "id": "019981-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019981-2026",
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
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      }
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        "id": "engagement",
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        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-04-03T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "How to participate:\nAccess the RFI - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60834\nAll responses will be collected via MS Forms. \nClarifications should be directed to charlie.clark188@mod.gov.uk \nPlease note:\nThis is just an information gathering exercise only. It is not a pre-qualification or selection process for any future procurement.\nParticipation is highly encouraged, but companies that do not register interest or respond to RFI at this time will still be free to participate in any future formal procurement.\nThe Authority will publish further notices in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 prior to the formal launch of procurement."
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}

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  "date": "2026-02-27T15:18:34Z",
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