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715826483 - DMS Development & Support - UK1

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

24 Jul 2026 at 13:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Jul 2026 at 13:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Mar 2026 at 15:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support intends to procure combined development and support services for its Disposition Management System (DMS), a programme running on the Salesforce platform. The system enables the Defence Recycling and Disposals Team to task items for disposal across Front Line Commands and coordinate action by contractors managed through framework agreements. The requirement covers support for the existing system, development of existing functionality and creation of new functionality to support DRDT operations. The work is classified as industry-specific software development services and will be delivered across the United Kingdom. The procurement is a service requirement managed by Defence Equipment and Support, with Crown Commercial Services acting as the procuring entity.

This procurement is at the planning stage and the current exercise is a voluntary request for information, not a call for competition. The buyer expects to use a competitive restricted procedure, with supplier down-selection through the Government Commercial Agency’s Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 Framework, Lot 2, Digital Capability and Delivery Partners. The anticipated contract start date is 30 October 2026, with a three-year term ending 30 October 2029 and a possible extension to 31 August 2030. The estimated value is £5,000,000 excluding VAT, or £6,000,000 including VAT. RFI clarification questions are expected by 16:00 on 6 August 2026, with responses expected by 16:00 on 14 August 2026. A supplier engagement event is planned after the RFI.

This will suit Salesforce development and support specialists able to maintain a live operational system while delivering new functionality. Relevant suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate software development, application support, service transition and the ability to work with users across defence operations. The buyer is seeking views on delivery models, market capability, development timescales, cost drivers, operational risks and future market trends, so suppliers with experience shaping requirements will be well placed to contribute. The work is likely to demand the ability to meet Ministry of Defence security requirements and maintain continuity during transition. The buyer also wants to increase the Authority’s independence in managing the system and making routine changes, favouring suppliers able to provide knowledge transfer, maintainability and practical user support. SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715826483 - DMS Development & Support - UK1

Notice Description

The Disposition Management System (DMS) is a programme that runs off the Salesforce platform, it allows the tasking of items for disposal across the Front Line Commands (FLC) to be actioned directly with the contractors that Defence Recycling and Disposals Team (DRDT) manage through their framework agreements. DRDT require combined support for an existing system built on the Salesforce Platform in addition to development of existing and new functionality within the system to facilitate DRDT operations. The needs for both Support and Development are detailed in the Statement of Requirement.

Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) issued to inform the market of early engagement activities in a Request for Information (RFI). Participation in this exercise: • Is voluntary • Will not be formally evaluated • Will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement The National Armaments Director Group’s Defence Recycling and Disposals Team (DRDT) aims to gather the Market’s opinion and views to best inform the procurement process and, if necessary, better the current approach. The Authority seeks to determine whether the proposed procurement approach is viable, affordable, attractive to the market and capable of delivering the required outcomes. The Authority intends to recompete the requirement through a new contract with a term of 3 years (3 x 12-month periods), with an anticipated Contract Start Date of October 2026. In line with government guidance, DRDT currently aims to utilise the Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) (previously known as Crown Commercial Service (CCS)) RM1043.9 Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 Framework, specifically Lot 2 – Digital Capability and Delivery Partners. The Authority currently intends to conduct this procurement using the Competitive Restricted Procedure. Supplier down-selection is planned to be undertaken using the GCA down-selection tool, with the highest-ranking suppliers being invited to participate in the tender process. Contract Value (estimated): £ 5,000,000.00 excluding VAT £ 6,000,000.00 including VAT The Disposition Management System (DMS) is a programme that runs off the Salesforce platform, it allows the tasking of items for disposal across the Front Line Commands (FLC) to be actioned directly with the contractors that DRDT manage through their framework agreements. DRDT require support services for an the DMS system , in addition to development of existing and new functionalities within the system to facilitate DRDT operations. Through this RFI the Authority aims to better understand: • Whether the market can deliver the requirement; • What the future Market trends may be; • If this type of requirement should be structured differently; • What could be the most effective delivery approach; • How much it is likely to cost and how different aspects of the requirement can impact cost; • How long it is Development likely to take; • What risks exist; • How MOD security requirements may affect delivery; • How to ensure continuity of service during transition; • How to maximise self-reliance/ independence for the Authority to manage and make routine changes to the system; • Whether the current proposed procurement approach is the most appropriate. Suppliers interested in participating in this RFI should: 1. Register via: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60870 2. Access the RFI documentation 3. Clarification Questions by 16:00 on Thursday 6th of August 2026 to DESOD-DRDTContractRelet@mod.gov.uk 4. Submit responses by: 16:00 on Thursday 14th of August 2026 The Authority intends to hold a supplier engagement event / open forum via teams following the RFI phase. This event will be open to all interested suppliers, including those who did not respond to the RFI. Details will be communicated via email and/or future notice The Authority may share anonymised findings from the RFI to support transparency and equal access to information. Suppliers should clearly identify any commercially sensitive information in their responses. The Authority reserves the right to: • Amend or discontinue this engagement • Use information gathered to inform any future procurement • This notice is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070312-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 3-4 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
Defence Equipment and Support
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
Postcode Area
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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