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title: "712421450-RFI - Request for Information- Data Translation Tool"
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# 712421450-RFI - Request for Information- Data Translation Tool

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-291a72ed-7760-4348-ab40-2e95f64dbb05

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process titled "712421450-RFI - Request for Information- Data Translation Tool", focusing on software implementation services with additional emphasis on software configuration and consultancy services. This is part of the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme aimed at enhancing the use of the NATO Logistic Functional Area Services (LogFAS) application within the MOD. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 6th September 2024. The location for delivery is Bristol, South West England, postal code BS34 8JH. This Request for Information (RFI) serves to gauge market reactions and aid in developing the procurement strategy.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those providing implementation, configuration, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate. Engaging in this RFI could lead to future business with the MOD, offer a platform for showcasing expertise, and foster relationships with a major government body. Companies adept in handling defence logistics software would find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) is a digitally enabled business transformation programme within Defence Support. Within this overarching programme a requirement exists to enhance the way the NATO Logistic Functional Area Services (LogFAS) application is currently utilised within the MOD. This RFI has been published for the purposes of Market Sounding - understanding the reaction of the market to the proposed requirement. No formal procurement process has been launched. This RFI is for information only and may assist in deciding the future procurement strategy and scoping of the requirement. This request is not a commitment by the UK Ministry of Defence to place an order or a Tender in the future. The Authority requests responses to this publication in support of the ongoing development of the requirement at the attached opportunity listing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222c61a8-14dd-471b-8560-ef7dc52c9b84 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 12:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222c61a8-14dd-471b-8560-ef7dc52c9b84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222c61a8-14dd-471b-8560-ef7dc52c9b84
  2nd August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58543

## Provenance

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