Planning

712631452-RFI - AUTOMATION FOR THE DEFENCE GEOGRAPHIC CENTRE (DGC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Sep 2024 at 13:55

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Aug 2024 at 19:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a procurement process, currently at the planning stage, for solutions to automate various functions at the Defence Geographic Centre (DGC). Titled "712631452-RFI - AUTOMATION FOR THE DEFENCE GEOGRAPHIC CENTRE (DGC)," this procurement seeks information on automated MGMP2 metadata generation, geospatial feature extraction, change detection services, and end-to-end process orchestration for geospatial production. Interested vendors are encouraged to participate by providing relevant capabilities and solutions, with the engagement ending on 18 September 2024. The procurement is classified under the CPV codes for geological and geophysical instruments, software packages, and office automation software, with delivery locations specified in London and the South East United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geospatial technologies and office automation software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly suited to compete in this procurement. Participation in the Request for Information (RFI) phase allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence future procurement specifications. Engaging with MOD at this stage can lead to growth opportunities, including securing contracts for advanced technological solutions in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712631452-RFI - AUTOMATION FOR THE DEFENCE GEOGRAPHIC CENTRE (DGC)

Notice Description

1. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to help the Ministry of Defence (MOD) (the "Authority") to: a) Understand the current marketplace for solutions that provide: b) automated MGMP2 metadata generation c) automated geospatial feature extraction services d) automated change detection services for geospatial data e) end-to-end process orchestration services for geospatial production f) Identify vendors and capabilities with suitable solutions to meet Defence Geographic Centre (DGC) automation requirements. 2. Identify vendors and capabilities with suitable solutions to meet Defence Geographic Centre (DGC) automation requirements. 3. This RFI does not constitute the initialisation or otherwise form part of any official procurement procedure. The MOD may, at its discretion and at any time, choose not to procure, but maintains the right to use any information supplied for the purposes of future procurements.The issue of this RFI is not a commitment by the Authority to place a contract now or at a later stage. 4. Please return the RFI via email to: joshua.williams762@mod.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46fe64fe-94e5-44c8-b71a-ed2d3cefb344
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e09716-7316-4ee3-b945-58df2533bb4c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

38220000 - Geological prospecting apparatus

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48920000 - Office automation software package

72212920 - Office automation software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 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
Joshua Williams
Contact Email
joshua.williams762@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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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