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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 12:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Jul 2026 at 12:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Mar 2026 at 15:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "DMS Development & Support - UK1". This procurement is part of the industry category "industry-specific software development services" and aims to support and enhance the existing Disposition Management System (DMS) that operates on the Salesforce platform. It covers services throughout the UK, with an estimated contract start date of 30th October 2026. The process involves a Preliminary Market Engagement to gather market insights, followed by a potential competitive restricted procedure leveraging the Government Commercial Agency’s RM1043.9 Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 Framework. Interested suppliers must submit their responses by 14th August 2026.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in Salesforce or similar platforms. The contract, valued at approximately £6 million including VAT, is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given its projected three-year duration, allowing businesses to enhance their market presence and capabilities. The process seeks input to refine procurement strategies, aiming to deliver outcomes that are viable, cost-effective, and aligned with market trends, which can provide strategic growth for companies capable of innovating and delivering robust software solutions that meet MoD requirements. Businesses participating in the market engagement process can also benefit from understanding potential risks and cost implications, ensuring a competitive edge in future tender proceedings.

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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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20262 weeks to go
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
Additional Buyers

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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