Planning

Provision of SCIDA services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

02 Oct 2024 at 07:55

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of Site Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority (SCIDA) services. The procurement, estimated at £20,000,000, aims to secure SCIDA services for the RAF Estate from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030. The services will be needed across multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom. This notice is part of the planning stage for an upcoming procurement under the CCS RM6264 Facilities Management Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in computer audit services, particularly those with expertise in MOD IT fixed infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the use of a DPS allows suppliers to join at any time and select services they can deliver. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in maintaining air safety and compliance across various Air Command sites, making this an excellent growth opportunity for firms capable of meeting these specialised needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SCIDA services

Notice Description

Please note this is not a call for competition, this is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) the PROVISION OF SCIDA SERVICES. The proposed contract commencing 1st January 2026 - 31st December 2030. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity in relation to a procurement to be undertaken on behalf of Air Command. This procurement is for the future provision of SCIDA services for the Air Estate. The term 'SCIDA' refers to the Site Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority. The Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority (CIDA) exists to ensure the correct physical and environmental aspects of all MOD IT fixed infrastructure is installed in a safe and secure manner. The lead authority, CIDA, is a sub-department of the Defence Digital (DD) Operations Pillar. CIDA Governance support the establishment of site-based teams to deliver the SCIDA function; these teams are known as 'SCIDA'. Subsequently. Air SCIDA provides assurance that Site Computer Information Systems (CIS) conforms to regulations and maintains Air safety. Air Command has a requirement to contract for SCIDA provision to maintain Air sites in the UK and overseas. Prior Information Notice for the intended procurement of SCIDA services on behalf of the RAF Estate. It is currently envisaged that this procurement will be run using CCS RM6264 FM DPS to procure SCIDA services. We would like to extend the opportunity to all potential suppliers to have access to the competition. Use of a DPS allows suppliers to onboard at any time, and they only have to select the individual services they are capable of delivering. If this would be of interest, please read the attached guidance doc and follow the instructions to onboard. Onboarding is completely free. CCS have also produced a video guide albeit for a different DPS, but the onboarding process is the same. From around 4 mins into this YouTube video, the information is fairly generic that may help. If you have any questions, please reach out to mark.woods@crowncommercial.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c28e836f-efe0-4683-abe2-b38ade21285f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8cb1046-f7bc-4f90-9e6b-3ddfa8f9691d
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

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

CPV Codes

72810000 - Computer audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 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
Abigail Morter
Contact Email
abigail.morter100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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