Planning

Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue Request for Information

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Jan 2023 at 14:01

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Jan 2023 at 16:12

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Nov 2022 at 14:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue Request for Information in the Cataloguing services industry category. The engagement end date for this tender is 13th January 2023. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a Request for Information. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, is the buying organisation. Businesses interested in providing Modelling & Simulation resources and related services should consider this opportunity.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to compete for providing resources such as data, models, terrains, subject matter experts, software, and more to the Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue. The location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Interested businesses should be prepared to respond to the Request for Information by the closing date of 6th January 2023 at 12:00. This opportunity allows businesses to engage with the Ministry of Defence and potentially contribute to enhancing the Defence Simulation Centre's capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue Request for Information

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking responses to a Request for Information regarding the Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue. The Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue provides the ability to readily identify suitable and available Modelling & Simulation resources, that also enables/facilitates delivery (where applicable). The Catalogue must be able to connect and interact with similar systems as developed by Other Government Departments (OGDs) and Allies to enable wider sharing of resources. The system must be able to export data in several formats as listed in Def-Stan 03-50. Resources to include (but not limited to): data, models, terrains, subject matter experts (SMEs), standards, processes, services, software, and reference material. More information regarding this project can be found at the following links: Prior Information Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019245-2022 Request for Information - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55120 Please note the closing date for returns is 12:00 on 06 January 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2b52ec6-c47e-4a68-9e10-9ace711d4fdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de69270c-2524-406b-97c5-94402f8caee5
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79995200 - Cataloguing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 2023Expired
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
James Cowley
Contact Email
james.cowley104@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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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