Planning

Data Centre Rationalisation (DCR) - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Nov 2021 at 16:16

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26 Nov 2021 at 16:12

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09 Nov 2021 at 12:32

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09 Nov 2021 at 12:25

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09 Nov 2021 at 12:19

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09 Nov 2021 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking responses for the "Data Centre Rationalisation (DCR) - RFI" project, which aims to streamline Defence information services currently housed across multiple data centres into a more optimal configuration. This planned procurement is categorised under technical analysis and consultancy services, with a contract value of £34 million. The deadline for submitting responses to this RFI is 23:59 GMT on 6th December 2021. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the project is set to commence on 8th November 2021, concluding on 6th December 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, system implementation, and software development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions for data migration and integration with cloud services will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Engaging with this opportunity may enhance the capabilities of suppliers while meeting the evolving needs of the MOD's infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Rationalisation (DCR) - RFI

Notice Description

This project seeks to address the issues that arise from the infrastructure supporting Defence information services being housed in numerous data centres and communications rooms spread across the entire MOD estate, by migrating as much as possible of the Defence ICT estate to the optimal mix of MODCloud, Crown Hosting datacentres, and strategic retained MOD datacentres. Responses to this RFI must be submitted to email address ISSComrcl-ASDT-Multiuser@mod.gov.uk no later than 23:59 GMT on Monday 6th December 2021. Additional information: UPDATE: 7 Day extension, closing date now 6th December at 23:59. Responses to this RFI must be submitted to email address ISSComrcl-ASDT-Multiuser@mod.gov.uk no later than 23:59 GMT on Monday 6th December 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32ed1b-9409-44cd-9e08-b31e80e827a6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 6 Dec 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
isscomrcl-asdt-multiuser@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
030 6770 7147

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

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