Planning

RFI - Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Combat System Data Exchange Specification Publication

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

25 Jan 2023 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "RFI - Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Combat System Data Exchange Specification Publication" in the repair and maintenance services of warships industry category. The engagement end date for market engagement is set for March 3, 2023. The procurement stage is in the planning phase. The buying organisation is Ministry of Defence based in Bristol, England with the postal code BS34 8JH.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises interested in providing repair and maintenance services for warships. Businesses in the defence industry or those specialized in technical documentation and configuration control would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Defence is looking for suppliers who can contribute to the Queen Elizabeth Class Combat System Data Exchange Specifications publication on the GRIFFIN Database, requiring a high level of technical expertise and capability in this domain.

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Notice Title

RFI - Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Combat System Data Exchange Specification Publication

Notice Description

The Authority intends to publish all Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Combat System Data Exchange Specifications (DESs) on the GRIFFIN Database. BAE had provided confirmation of their IPR position which support DES release, but warned the Authority that some DESs may include Third Party IP. With no explicit released caveats placed within the DESs, 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 3 March 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-e9ff14c2-870c-4e30-b298-f06d12327c20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea427256-c4ee-42a2-bf67-727dce6c35e8
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
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 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
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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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