Planning

RFI-Vehicle Forensics & Data Extraction

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

16 May 2022 at 11:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a public procurement tender titled "RFI-Vehicle Forensics & Data Extraction," aimed at enhancing vehicle forensics and data extraction technologies. This tender falls within the industry category of Electrical Equipment for Engines and Vehicles and is located in Salisbury, England (postal code SP4 0JY). Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date for responding to this tender is set for 6th June 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their written responses by 5:00 PM on this date to the specified contact point via email.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic technology and innovation, particularly those with capabilities at a low to medium Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Companies in the fields of vehicle data extraction, digital forensics, and related technological developments will be well-suited to compete. By collaborating with the Ministry of Defence, successful bidders may gain access to financial support or resources for research trials, facilitating growth and advancement in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI-Vehicle Forensics & Data Extraction

Notice Description

Contracting Authority's file Reference number: RFI - Vehicle Forensic and Data Extraction Weblink to where further documentation can be obtained: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763fe88d-3a19-4fc0-93af-d4476eccfd73 Short description of requirement: Dstl's Security Systems Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) is actively engaged in the area of vehicle forensics and data extraction in order to provide guidance and advice to law enforcement and wider Defence and security stakeholders. There are currently only a small number of commercial offerings in this area. Existing solutions generally focus on extracting data from a vehicle's infotainment unit. As these vary according to manufacturer and model, a range of bespoke configurations are normally required to interact with specific infotainment units. Considerable effort is required to research and develop these configurations. The result is significant variation in capability when considered against vehicles in general. Data extraction can also be undertaken using standard digital forensic techniques but interpreting and processing the data is still a significant challenge. It is also possible for storage media within infotainment units to be encrypted or access restricted (e.g. ATA locks on drives). The Authority wish to understand what technologies and innovations are currently at a low to medium Technology Readiness Level which may be able to address some of these issues or supplement current capability within 2-5 years if the projects were to receive MOD support. This support could be financial or in-kind in the form of access to research trials (subject to a suitable NDA or MTA being agreed). Time-limit (Date & Time) (by 17:00 on): 06/06/2022 Information requested: To assist the Authority, respondents to this RFI should provide: 1) Details of the vehicle forensics technology / innovation, including current Technology Readiness Level (TRL); 2) Details on which of the issues identified above, the technology/innovation aids in addressing; 3) Anticipated benefit to the end user and proposed metrics to evidence this; 4) Indication of the volume/value of development which would be required per annum, and length of time to be commercially viable; 5) Breakdown of proposed phases of development remaining to be commercially viable. Your written responses should be submitted by email to dblackmore@dstl.gov.uk to arrive by not later than that date and time detailed above Additional information: No additional attachements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d878a85c-8fcf-4814-b057-9e907fe55e4d
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 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 Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JY
Post Town
Salisbury
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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