Planning

Indicators and Warnings (I&W) Tool CF PIN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

26 Jan 2022 at 15:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is initiating a procurement process for the "Indicators and Warnings (I&W) Tool CF PIN," aimed at developing an Open-Source Intelligence service to provide timely alerts from publicly available information. This tender, classified under IT software development services (CPV code 72212517), is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for engagement responses set for 28 February 2022. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in June 2022 and will run for a duration of three years. The MOD's procurement will be based in Bristol, England, focusing on enhancing their operational capabilities through a web-based tool accessible across multiple platforms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development firms, particularly those with experience in creating real-time alert systems and web-based applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the MOD is interested in receiving a diverse range of industry responses. Businesses capable of developing customisable API solutions and those that provide training services will be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their reach in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Indicators and Warnings (I&W) Tool CF PIN

Notice Description

The purpose of this advert is to announce a requirement for a Ministry of Defence (MOD) Publicly Available Information (PAI) Indicators and Warnings (I&W) toolset. This is the first PIN as part of an initial preliminary market engagement. The MOD requires an Open-Source Intelligence service that provides timely Indicators and Warnings (I&W) from publicly available information (PAI) sources. The I&W toolset will be web-based (accessible by any web browser) and enable the MOD to exploit a variety of real time sources. The solution will generate defence related alerts and feeds from a broad scope of emerging events with worldwide coverage. Alerts and feeds will be delivered in a variety of methods, include platform generated verification scoring and enable content to be translated from native script into English. The user will access alerts and data via API, have the ability to continuously customise alerts and feeds, set priority levels, and conduct trend analysis of historical alerting data. Users will be provided initial training (preferably online) and additional training, as required. MOD administrators will determine user logs, monitor/audit account usage and carry out general user management activities. Delivery and filtering of alerts and feeds will be accessible via Apple IOS, Android devices and through MOD accredited IT systems. The I&W toolset procurement is currently in its initiation phase and it is anticipated that Contract Award will be in June 22 for a duration of three (3) years. Additional information: Responses to this PIN will provide the Authority with an indication to whether it will invite Industry to participate formally. Organisations must register their interest via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e5ad8e9-4e6d-4bb1-8c08-55873b561d6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d1334d-d039-43cf-924e-7e0f15e1e00f
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

72212517 - IT 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
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2022Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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