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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Oct 2024 at 07:58

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), headquartered in High Wycombe, UK, has announced a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the upcoming procurement of SCIDA (Site Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority) services under the CCS RM6264 FM Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement, intended for the maintenance of the Air Command's IT fixed infrastructure, will span from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the tender opportunities are designed to ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of MOD IT infrastructure. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting facilities management, network management software, document management, and computer audit services, with delivery locations both in the UK and overseas.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure maintenance, facilities management, and network and document management services. Companies that can provide comprehensive SCIDA functions, ensuring secure and compliant installations, will find this tender particularly relevant. The dynamic purchasing approach facilitates easier entry for suppliers, who can onboard at any time and offer specific services that match their expertise. This creates a flexible and inclusive competition, ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in public sector contracts. For detailed instructions on how to participate, suppliers are encouraged to visit the provided e-tendering platform and follow the provided onboarding guidelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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Notice Description

Please note this is not a call for competition, this is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) the PROVISION OF SCIDA SERVICES. The proposed contract commencing 1st January 2026 - 31st December 2030. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity in relation to a procurement to be undertaken on behalf of Air Command. This procurement is for the future provision of SCIDA services for the Air Estate. The term 'SCIDA' refers to the Site Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority. The Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority (CIDA) exists to ensure the correct physical and environmental aspects of all MOD IT fixed infrastructure is installed in a safe and secure manner. The lead authority, CIDA, is a sub-department of the Defence Digital (DD) Operations Pillar. CIDA Governance support the establishment of site-based teams to deliver the SCIDA function; these teams are known as 'SCIDA'. Subsequently. Air SCIDA provides assurance that Site Computer Information Systems (CIS) conforms to regulations and maintains Air safety. Air Command has a requirement to contract for SCIDA provision to maintain Air sites in the UK and overseas. Intended MOD procurement for the supply of SCIDA services for the RAF estate. It is currently envisaged that this procurement will be run using CCS RM6264 FM DPS to procure SCIDA services. We would like to extend the opportunity to all potential suppliers to have access to the competition. Use of a DPS allows suppliers to onboard at any time, and they only have to select the individual services they are capable of delivering. If this would be of interest, please read the attached guidance doc and follow the instructions to onboard. Onboarding is completely free. CCS have also produced a video guide albeit for a different DPS, but the onboarding process is the same. From around 4 mins into this YouTube video, the information is fairly generic that may help. If you have any questions, please reach out to mark.woods@crowncommercial.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031466-2024
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

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

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

CPV Codes

72511000 - Network management software services

72512000 - Document management services

72514300 - Facilities management services for computer systems maintenance

72810000 - Computer audit services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Morter Abigail
Contact Email
abigail.morter100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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