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MoD Cloud Hosting S (Private Cloud)-Request for Information - UPDATE dated 11 May 21

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a Request for Information regarding the "MoD Cloud Hosting S (Private Cloud)" project, aimed at enhancing the current MODCloud ecosystem. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone for engagement set to conclude by 12:00 on 21 May 2021. The initiative focuses on developing a managed private Cloud infrastructure to replace outdated systems, ensuring compliance with high-security standards. The project is categorised under the industry of Network Servers and will be based in Corsham, South West England, with responses being requested in specific document formats.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in cloud computing, data management, and IT infrastructure services. Businesses with expertise in secure cloud solutions and facilities management for computer systems maintenance will find the tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this tender allows companies to potentially contribute to a pivotal project aimed at modernising the defence sector’s IT capabilities, fostering business growth through innovative solutions that align with the Ministry of Defence's escalating security needs.

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Notice Title

MoD Cloud Hosting S (Private Cloud)-Request for Information - UPDATE dated 11 May 21

Notice Description

The MOD wishes to expand on the current MODCloud ecosystem and make a managed private Cloud with security level of 'SECRET' available to the wider MOD community to: Replace legacy infrastructure and address obsolescence. Provide a modern platform with Cloud capabilities (scalable/elastic), while future proofing for future Cloud services. The MODCloud SECRET platform will be engineered and run to the highest-common security standards, thereby offering no barrier to adoption for business areas that have particularly challenging security requirements. It is expected that during the life of MODCloud SECRET it will evolve in scale, capability and functionality to meet the challenging demands of Defence. 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 this Request for Information (RFI) is released on a subject to contract basis, is subject to change and does not signal the start of a formal procurement process. Your response to this RFI should consist of a completed soft copy in Adobe PDF or MS Word format. To keep the response size manageable, you are requested to limit your response to no more than 2500 words (font Arial, size 11) excluding diagrams. Responses to this RFI are requested by no later than 1200 on 21 May 21. Any response provided is voluntary and does not start the official procurement process for delivering a Cloud-like capability. Please send your responses to ISSComrcl-ASDT-Multiuser@mod.gov.uk and CC ISSDel-ASDT-EMP-UV@mod.gov.uk. Please see the attached RFI documentation for details on the information the Authority is seeking from Industry. In addition please see attached an excel document with responses to raised clarfication questions as part of the early market engagement event. In order to see this attachment please click on the linked notice below.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c6dcfa-698b-440f-8d7d-48eab35a3152
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
11 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 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

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
CORSHAM
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

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