Planning

Next Generation Communication Network

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

26 Apr 2023 at 16:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated the tender process for the Next Generation Communication Network. This procurement falls under the industry category of Telecommunications network. The planning stage involves an Industry Day scheduled for 30th May 2023 in London. The engagement end date is 30th May 2023. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organization responsible for this procurement.

The Next Generation Communication Network tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the telecommunication industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Industry Day aims to provide clarity on the NGCN requirements and indicative procurement timelines, allowing interested suppliers to engage with the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the successful delivery of the programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Next Generation Communication Network

Notice Description

1 PURPOSE OF THE PIN 1.1 The purpose of this PIN is to notify industry of the upcoming Next Generation Communication Network (NGCN) Industry Day. The Authority intends to use the Industry Day to better understand the marketplace. This Early Market Engagement will help develop our internal thinking on the best approach to adopt for the successful delivery of the Programme. 1.2 This Industry Day will provide an overview of the NGCN requirements, it is expected that there will be subsequent Early Market Engagement events to provide further specific details. 2 BACKGROUND 2.1 The Digital Strategy for Defence details the step changes in approach MOD needs to take to satisfy its digital vision. The key enabler is the Digital Backbone, which will integrate sensors, effectors, and decision-makers across multiple military domains and with MoD's partners, to enable faster, data-driven decisions and improved operational and corporate outcomes. 2.2 The Digital Technology Strategic Direction provides the direction to exploit digital technology that NGCN takes its direction from. NGCN will enable the networking capabilities of the Digital Backbone and is therefore critical to the delivery of the Digital Strategy and for the future operation of the MOD. 3 NGCN STRATEGIC CASE 3.1 NGCN is a strategic programme within Defence Digital that will be the foundation for the delivery of a Single Enterprise Network for Defence. NGCN is aligned to the Defence Digital Strategy and the capability it delivers will form a core part of the Digital Backbone. 3.2 NGCN will: - Enable new military capability such as multi-domain integration, data analytics, interactive threat management and interoperability with allies. - Meet the needs of the MOD workforce to work flexibly. Mobility and home working are key drivers for change. - Empower Operations with the tools to manage the network effectively. 3.3 The design of NGCN will: - Remove the complexity and fragmentation issues prevalent in the current network services. - Meet the MOD's new standards for security, accessibility and reliability. - Leverage a new approach to commercial engagement with the market. - Disaggregate the existing large-scale contracts into service bundles and promote the use of standard frameworks for procurement. 4 OVERVIEW OF THE NGCN SERVICES 4.1 The Authority will provide a high-level view of the NGCN Services that will be taken to market during the Industry Day. 5 INDICATIVE PROCUREMENT TIMELINES 5.1. Indicative dates for the procurements will be shared during the Industry Day. 6 INDUSTRY DAY 6.1 An Industry Day is planned for 30th May 2023 at techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD from 14:00 - 17:00. 6.2 The Industry Day is an in-person event only. It is recommended that suppliers attend so that they can meet the NGCN Programme team as well as the Senior Management Team responsible for the delivery of the NGCN Programme. *Description continues in Additional Text* Additional information: *Description Continues from Section 3* 6.3 Suppliers that meet the Conditions of Participation are advised to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time to allow for identity verification. 6.4 Objectives of the Industry Day: a) Allow the Authority to provide clarity on the NGCN requirements and indicative procurement timelines. b) Gauge and generate interest around the contract opportunity and assess industry's ability to support the indicative timelines. c) Obtain feedback and queries on the requirement as currently defined. d) Provide an opportunity for suppliers to raise pertinent concerns/risks on the successful delivery of the NGCN procurement. 6.5 Indicative Agenda of the Industry Day Agenda Time Duration Arrival 13:30 30 mins Introductions and welcome 14:00 10 mins Context 14:10 20 mins Bringing it to life/ Our ambition 14:30 40 mins Break 15:10 15 mins Procurement Information 15:25 40 mins Partnering together 16:05 30 mins Wrap up 16:35 10 mins 7 REGISTRATION OF INTEREST 7.1 Suppliers interested in attending the Industry Day must send an expression of interest to UKStratComDD-CM-NGCN-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk, all suppliers that express interest will be sent the Conditions for Participation in the Industry Day. 7.2 Participation in the Industry Day will be subject to suppliers meeting the Conditions for Participation and will be limited to a maximum of two (2) delegates per supplier. 7.3 Suppliers must provide their response to the Conditions for Participation to the point of contact provided within Section I.1 of the PIN on or before 12:00 GMT on 16th May 2023. 7.4 The Authority reserves the right to reject any response or expressions of interest provided after the deadline stated above. 7.5 There are limited spaces available for the Industry Day and attendance will be subject to suppliers meeting the Conditions for Participation. 7.6 If the Industry Day is oversubscribed, the Authority will limit attendees using the time of submission of valid responses to the Conditions for Participation as a differentiator. Attendance will be on a first come first serve basis. 7.7 Presentations used to facilitate the event will be available to suppliers that meet the Conditions for Participation upon request following the Industry Day. 8 IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE (DISCLAIMERS) 8.1 Suppliers must please note the disclaimers provided within the Conditions for Participation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-059bb988-d790-469d-b279-968ff33e0015
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a938010c-d242-4d9c-b422-d51344d2ce15
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Natalie Powell
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-ngcn-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9ET
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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