Planning

RM6098 - Storage Filers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 12:58

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, is currently in the planning stage under the title "RM6098 - Storage Filers". This project focuses on the procurement of enterprise data storage arrays, encompassing hardware replacement, operating systems, training, and migration support to achieve new capabilities. The procurement, which follows a selective method with call-off from a framework agreement, is anticipated to have the new hardware purchased by 31st March 2025, ensuring operational readiness by the end of November 2026. The procurement is classified under the industry category of "Data network management and support services" and "Data storage services," with operations based in Bristol, England. A significant budget allocation between £250,000 and £750,000 in GBP has been detailed for the contract period beginning 31st March 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2031.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to provide state-of-the-art technology to the Ministry of Defence. Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive data management and support services, adaptable operating systems, and training capabilities are well-suited to compete for this contract. With the emphasis on selective procurement, participants must prepare to engage through expression of interest conditions outlined via CCS eSourcing and Contracts Finder, establishing themselves as key contributors to national defence infrastructure enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM6098 - Storage Filers

Notice Description

Expression of Interest for provision of enterprise data storage arrays. This requirement is for the replacement hardware, operating systems, training and migration support activities required to realise the new capability. The new hardware shall be purchased by 31st March 2025 to ensure that it can be delivered in time to be operational before the end of November 2026. Expression of Interest conditions are outlined in the attached EOI document. Returns should be submitted via CCS eSourcing, Contracts Finder or via direct email. Clarification questions pertaining to the EOI should be submitted via CCS eSourcing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c190115d-6951-4943-83bb-dfcb627896f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d97d2cf-1805-4a53-9d83-ddecc70d622f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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