Planning

MOD Cloud Hosting S (Private Cloud)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

21 Apr 2021 at 11:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "MOD Cloud Hosting S (Private Cloud)." This initiative is part of the Defence Digital ASDT Project EMPORIUM, which aims to develop a cloud-like capability for hosting higher-tier classified services. An early market engagement (EME) event will take place virtually on 29 April 2021, from 10:00 to 12:00, through Microsoft Teams. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage before the deadline for questions related to the request for information (RFI), which will be issued by 13:00 on the same day, with responses due by 12:00 on 14 May 2021. The procurement process will focus on network servers and associated technical support services.

This procurement opportunity presents a valuable avenue for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technology solutions, particularly those experienced in providing cloud services, network servers, and technical computer support. Participating businesses can leverage this early engagement to showcase innovative solutions that comply with the Ministry of Defence’s requirements. The collaborative approach invited by the EME event allows firms to offer alternative strategies, thus increasing their chances of successfully competing in the subsequent procurement phases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOD Cloud Hosting S (Private Cloud)

Notice Description

The Authority's Defence Digital ASDT Project EMPORIUM is looking to deliver a Cloud-like capability suitable for hosting services that have a caveat of a higher tier classification (above OFFICIAL). The project has recently produced several Courses of Actions (COAs) and will present within an Early Market Engagement event (EME) to seek advice and guidance from Industry for options to satisfy the subsequent procurement. The COAs are not exhaustive, and Industry are encouraged to suggest alternative approaches that may meet the requirements of the Authority. The EME event will be a virtual event and will be held on 29 Apr 21 (from 1000 to 1200), through Microsoft Teams, supported by TechUK, and will be held at OFFICIAL. To book your place please follow the link below https://www.techuk.org/what-we-deliver/events/project-emporium-industry-day.html In addition to the EME event a Request for Information (RFI) to pose questions regarding delivery of the requirement will be issued to all invited suppliers. It will be issued by 1300 on 29 Apr 21 and responses are requested by 1200 on 14 May 21. Any response provided is voluntary and does not start the official procurement process for delivering a Cloud-like capability. The information provided in response to this request may be used to inform the options for conducting a possible subsequent competition. The provided information will not be used in the assessment of any proposal from industry. It should be noted that all responses released in relation to the RFI is released on a subject to contract basis, is subject to change and does not signal the start of a formal procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63cbf534-2522-435d-b91e-54e7e04e2ed0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2e167e-7a62-481c-a4da-444172ebac63
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

48822000 - Computer servers

72514300 - Facilities management services for computer systems maintenance

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2021Expired
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
isscomrcl-asdt@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM, SN13 9NR
Postcode
SN13 9NR
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 Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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