Planning

RFI - Service Integration

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 11:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

26 Nov 2025 at 11:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 11:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for its project titled "RFI - Service Integration" within the defence and security industry category. This procurement seeks to gather insights from the market to develop a strategy regarding service integration, focusing on emerging innovations such as AI, data security, and introducing a Service Integrator model. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 26th November 2025, with the latest milestone due on 9th January 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1st July 2027 and conclude by 30th June 2032. The location for the contract is Bristol, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of £40 million to £48 million GBP. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage by providing responses to the request for information and insights, which will shape the procurement strategy.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in artificial intelligence and data security innovations. Businesses that are adept at integrating complex service solutions and implementing new service models will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a lucrative contract. Engaging in this procurement process not only offers financial gain but also positions a company as a strategic partner in the Ministry of Defence's forward-looking service strategies, ensuring enhanced visibility and reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Service Integration

Notice Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to engage the market and gather insights. The information provided in response to this RFI will help inform our understanding of current market capabilities and assist in shaping the development of an appropriate procurement strategy. Through this RFI, the BMfS programme seeks to assess: * Market interest and appetite for the opportunity * The capabilities and service offerings of potential providers * Emerging innovations, including the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) * Approaches to the design and implementation of robust data security * The potential benefits of introducing a new Service Integrator model. The contract value is estimated at this stage is provided for indicative purposes only and is subject to change.

Planning Information

Please refer to RFI document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e251
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077183-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
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
Maria Christodoulou
Contact Email
maria.christodoulou103@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
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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