Planning

MUDTRAITS Data At Rest Request For Information

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Jun 2022 at 09:21

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Mar 2022 at 13:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of the MUDTRAITS Data At Rest Request For Information, focusing on the procurement of a data at rest solution aimed at protecting sensitive information on powered down devices. This initiative falls under the category of radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment, with document engagements scheduled to end by 18th July 2022. Additionally, interested parties should note that the survey for industry input must be accessed through the Defence Digital BATCIS Delivery Team by joining their Defence Share platform. The latest updates were made on 7th June 2022 and indicate ongoing efforts to refine the project's technical specifications.

This Request For Information offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and data security solutions, particularly those who can provide insights into emerging technologies relevant to data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in innovative data solutions or have the capability to develop protective measures for data at rest are especially encouraged to participate. Engaging with this process could position these businesses favourably for potential future contracts as the project evolves, given the Ministry of Defence's ongoing commitment to enhancing its data security infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MUDTRAITS Data At Rest Request For Information

Notice Description

The Morpheus User Data Terminal and IT Security (MUDTRaITS) Data At Rest (MDAR) project is tasked with specifying and identifying a suitable data at rest solution to protect data at rest from close access technical attack on a powered down device. The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to understand the technical options and constraints that should be considered by the MDAR Project Team and what Industry has available or in development for the timescale identified. The Project Team is looking for thoughtful insights on the topics raised, and succinct answers are preferred where possible. Answers provided against this RFI will be used to inform the requirement, not to down-select any Industry supplier, and will neither include nor preclude industry involvement in any future BATCIS procurement activity. The method of response will be via a survey released by the Defence Digital BATCIS Delivery Team. The survey is hosted in Microsoft Forms and the link is shared via Defence Share (details below) which is a web-based platform used by MOD to share information with external parties. There will be a separate downloadable PDF made available on Defence Share should respondents want to see the questions in their totality. You must not take this RFI as confirmation that the MOD shall award a contract for this requirement. MOD is publishing this RFI without any commitment to issue an invitation to tender or place a contract. Accordingly, any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to any contract award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. Announcements may also be published on Defence Sourcing Portal, Contracts Finder or the Find a Tender Service, as appropriate. Who can access the RFI Survey? The RFI Survey is open to all Industry parties who may be interested in contributing to the Authority's knowledge about Industry activities, associated research and delivery timeframes. To access the RFI Survey, you must join the BATCIS Industry Engagement Workspace on Defence Share. Industry may be limited to two members per organisation due to the capacity limits on Defence Share. How do I join the Defence Share workspace? To request access to the BATCIS Industry Engagement workspace on Defence Share please send a request to ISSDev-BATCIS-MOR-IE@mod.gov.uk. What if I have a question arising from the RFI survey? Members of our Defence Share workspace will be able to ask questions using the Q&A option on Defence Share page between 24th March 2022 and 10th July 2022. Answers to questions will be posted by the Project Team via the Defence Share page. Edited on 7/6/2022: This edit consisted of extending the end date of this request for information from 10th June 2022 until 10th July 2022. Additional information: The Request for Information document can be viewed in full within the Defence Souring Portal Opportunity Listing for MUDTRAITS DAR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0941e8b-46e5-43e0-8782-d10b8375ee80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d371a03-3dd3-4ad8-98f4-5d66251f8319
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 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 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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