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NGCN Network Systems Integrator

Ministry of Defence

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16 Oct 2023 at 21:50

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning to procure Network Systems Integrator (NSI) services through a tender titled "NGCN Network Systems Integrator." This tender falls under the information technology services category and will create business opportunities for suppliers interested in supporting the delivery of the NGCN Programme. A Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 15 November 2023 at techUK, London, to clarify the NSI requirements and gather interest from potential suppliers. Interested parties must express their interest by 8th November 2023 and meet the specified Conditions for Participation to attend the event.

The procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage. The NSI tender aims to support the transformation of Defence Fixed Networks by enabling flexible service delivery and procurement of network services. Suppliers capable of providing Managed Service Providers (MSPs) support in network management, quality assurance, and service innovation are encouraged to engage with the tender process. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specializing in communications networks and IT services, looking to partner with defence authorities for the development of a Single Enterprise Network for Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NGCN Network Systems Integrator

Notice Description

1 PURPOSE OF THE PIN 1.1 The purpose of this PIN is to notify industry of upcoming Network Systems Integrator (NSI) Market Engagement. The Authority is keen to engage with System Integerators that can deliver the NSI requirements. As highlighted in earlier NGCN market engagements, the NSI will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the NGCN Programme. 1.2 During Market Engagement, the Authority will provide a detailed overview of the NSI requirements to ensure the scope and timelines involved in the delivery of the NSI are understood by industry before the commencement of formal procurement activities. 2 BACKGROUND 2.1 The Digital Strategy for Defence details the step changes in approach MOD needs to take to satisfy its digital vision. The key enabler is the Digital Backbone, which will integrate sensors, effectors, and decision-makers across multiple military domains and with MOD's partners, to enable faster, data-driven decisions and improved operational and corporate outcomes. 2.2 The Digital Technology Strategic Direction provides the direction to exploit digital technology that NGCN takes its direction from. NGCN will enable the networking capabilities of the Digital Backbone and is therefore critical to the delivery of the Digital Strategy and for the future operation of the MOD. 2.3 NGCN has identified the need for three separate procurements to meet the NGCN requirements, one of which is a Network Systems Integrator (NSI). The NSI is intended to support Fixed Connectivity (FC), the service owner in their responsibilities to run and change network services provided by Defence Digital to UKMOD. 3 NSI STRATEGIC CASE 3.1 NGCN is a strategic programme within Defence Digital that will be the foundation for the delivery of a Single Enterprise Network for Defence. NGCN is aligned to the Defence Digital Strategy and the capability it delivers will form a core part of the Digital Backbone. 3.2 The NGCN Programme will transform the way in which Defence Fixed Networks are delivered, moving from the current model to a series of disaggregated services, provided by one or more Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This change will be realised via a phased approach, moving through various transition states, and will require a mix of skills and resources within the Fixed Networks delivery team. 3.3 To augment the capabilities of the programme team and enable Fixed Networks to realise this transformation in delivery model, the first procurement of NGCN will be for an NSI. The NSI will support the Fixed Networks Delivery (FND) team to: * Assure and manage the quality of the services provided by the new Business Network Service (BNS) and Resilient Network Service (RNS) MSPs. * Coordinate interactions with the various Defence Digital assurance and management bodies (e.g., Technical Design Authority (TDA), Release and Deployment (R&D) Board); * Efficiently and effectively manage changes to the services, providing a flexible service to consumers, and allowing MSPs to innovate in their solutions, while maintaining control of build standards and configuration management; * Control the networks provided by the MSPs, working with Operational Service Management (OSM) to monitor network performance and security, and passing control measures back to the MSPs; * Predict the impact of changes of changes to the networks, to avoid compromising the quality of service offered to consuming services; * Act as an intelligent customer, using flexible and innovative commercial approaches to disaggregate and procure services, ensuring the interdependencies between each of the 'bundles' are defined and understood; * Support the Fixed Networks Service Owner as they undergo the service restructuring and organisational shifts required to align with Defence Digital's Service Executive Model (SEM).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040c88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030541-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Postcode Area
Swindon
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

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