Planning

Future Forces - Navy AI/ML event

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

03 Feb 2022 at 11:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Future Forces - Navy AI/ML event" aimed at advancing capabilities within the Royal Navy through the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. This initiative is set to take place in Portsmouth on the 25th of February 2022, running from 09:00 to 14:00. A key engagement milestone is the end date for industry engagement, which is scheduled for the 17th of February 2022. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, and additional classifications include business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AI, ML, software development, and related consulting services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions in areas such as data fusion, target identification, and supply chain management will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on collaboration between the Royal Navy and industry opens avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in maritime operational capability, particularly those with expertise in developing autonomous systems and enhancing decision-making processes through technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Forces - Navy AI/ML event

Notice Description

The Royal Navy Develop Directorate, in collaboration with the Forces Focus programme, will host a Live roundtable discussion for industry to develop understanding of how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can be used to progress capability within the new Maritime Operating Concept. The event will take place in Portsmouth on 25 February 2022 between 0900 and 1400. Discussions will be limited to Official level discussion only. The new Royal Navy Maritime Operating Concept requires a step-change in networked and distributed sensors to enhance operational modular capability. Autonomous systems, and the digital backbone required to exploit them, are critical to this, with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning key for rapid intelligence analysis and decision advantage. The developments required are significant and must be done in partnership with industry. The Royal Navy needs to understand the full scale of possibilities, as well as the proven shortfalls and risks, and the Forces Focus audience can significantly speed up development. This event is industry's opportunity to understand the objectives and target specific areas to engage with. Topics for discussion will include, Data Fusion, Target Identification and Prioritisation, Decision Advantage, Training Systems, Engineering and Supply Chain Management and Human-AI Trust. Please see the attached PDF for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe187351-e882-42b2-8de0-27c3fb48ebfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6103c314-0f43-481c-b301-ba423ecc7ef8
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

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 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
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-mepg@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8DX
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

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