Planning

712421450-RFI - Request for Information- Data Translation Tool

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

02 Aug 2024 at 12:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process titled "712421450-RFI - Request for Information- Data Translation Tool", focusing on software implementation services with additional emphasis on software configuration and consultancy services. This is part of the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme aimed at enhancing the use of the NATO Logistic Functional Area Services (LogFAS) application within the MOD. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 6th September 2024. The location for delivery is Bristol, South West England, postal code BS34 8JH. This Request for Information (RFI) serves to gauge market reactions and aid in developing the procurement strategy.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those providing implementation, configuration, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate. Engaging in this RFI could lead to future business with the MOD, offer a platform for showcasing expertise, and foster relationships with a major government body. Companies adept in handling defence logistics software would find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712421450-RFI - Request for Information- Data Translation Tool

Notice Description

Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) is a digitally enabled business transformation programme within Defence Support. Within this overarching programme a requirement exists to enhance the way the NATO Logistic Functional Area Services (LogFAS) application is currently utilised within the MOD. This RFI has been published for the purposes of Market Sounding - understanding the reaction of the market to the proposed requirement. No formal procurement process has been launched. This RFI is for information only and may assist in deciding the future procurement strategy and scoping of the requirement. This request is not a commitment by the UK Ministry of Defence to place an order or a Tender in the future. The Authority requests responses to this publication in support of the ongoing development of the requirement at the attached opportunity listing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-291a72ed-7760-4348-ab40-2e95f64dbb05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222c61a8-14dd-471b-8560-ef7dc52c9b84
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Sep 2024Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
ukstratcom-comrcl-major-progs@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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