Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Corsham
UK
E-mail: ukstratcomdd-cm-asdt-multiuser@mod.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Defence
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system operating from Corsham
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72222300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Defence Digital is keen to begin engagement with Industry as The Authority start to prepare to re-tender the run, support and ongoing improvement of its private cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system. The system supports Defence business across a global footprint in a variety of environments including fixed and deployed.
The Authority intend for this meeting to be an initial engagement with industry, with participation from:
- The Authority delivery team;
- The Authority planning team;
- The Authority commercial team
The goal of the event is to ensure that Industry is aware of the Authority’s aspirations in this space, and are best placed to help explore and shape the Authority’s request for Industry support, including how the Authority can gain confidence that SMEs are able to contribute.
The Authority expect the briefing to take approximately 1 hour with the opportunity for networking and discussions afterwards. This initial briefing will be held at OFFICIAL SENSITIVE and will be open to SC cleared personnel only. Subsequent briefings may be held at higher classifications.
Interested parties should respond to this PIN for details on the time and location of the industry event. Responses should be sent to Daniel.Salter105@mod.gov.uk by Monday 9th October. Any responses sent using DSP will not be picked up.
Please note: this market sounding exercise is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system operating from Corsham
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/08/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Defence Digital is keen to begin engagement with Industry as The Authority start to prepare to re-tender the run, support and ongoing improvement of its private cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system. The system supports Defence business across a global footprint in a variety of environments including fixed and deployed.
The Authority intend for this meeting to be an initial engagement with industry, with participation from:
- Senior Defence Digital leadership
- The Authority delivery team;
- The Authority planning team;
- The Authority commercial team
The goal of the event is to ensure that Industry is aware of the Authority’s aspirations in this space, and are best placed to help explore and shape the Authority’s request for Industry support, including how the Authority can gain confidence that SMEs are able to contribute.
The Authority expect the briefing to take approximately 1 hour with the opportunity for networking and discussions afterwards. This initial briefing will be held at OFFICIAL SENSITIVE and will be open to SC cleared personnel only. Subsequent briefings may be held at higher classifications.
For details of the event please message Daniel.salter105@mod.gov.uk copying in ukstratcomdd-cm-asdt-multiuser@mod.gov.uk
Please note: this market sounding exercise is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/05/2024