Planning

RFI - Type 45 (T45) Combat System Data Exchange Specifications (DES) Publication

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

21 Nov 2022 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the publication of Type 45 Combat System Data Exchange Specifications (DES) on the GRIFFIN Database. The engagement end date for this process is set for 13th January 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of warships and is located in Bristol, England. This tender is currently in the planning stage.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing maintenance services for warships. Businesses that have expertise in managing and exchanging combat system data, especially related to Type 45 platforms, are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, is seeking suppliers who can contribute to design, integration, and configuration control through the established GRIFFIN Database.

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Notice Title

RFI - Type 45 (T45) Combat System Data Exchange Specifications (DES) Publication

Notice Description

The Authority intends to publish all Type 45 (T45) Combat System Data Exchange Specifications (DES) on the GRIFFIN Database. BAE had provided confirmation of their IPR position which support DES release, but warned the Authority that some DES's may include Third Party IP. With no explicit released caveats placed within the DES's, if you believe your company has IP contained within specific documents and you wish the Authority to not to expose through GRIFFIN, you are requested to inform the Authority of your objection, with a reason for retention, by the 13 Jan 2023. The GRIFFIN Database is an Authority controlled (through CDSA IA via the SEA NSIPs contract) computer-based repository which contains interface/linking documentation and configuration information for a multitude of RN platforms. GRIFFIN can only be accessed by those who hold an account for the system. Authority approved suppliers and MOD staff are able to view all documents pertinent for design, integration and configuration control purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e680be78-7659-4c06-9917-e8d19f2a249a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98007e10-e51d-47f0-8841-74776cbc4449
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Robert Stevens
Contact Email
robert.stevens121@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

Notice Documents

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