--- title: "703024451 - BMfS - Common User Platform to Defence Support Digital Services (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4344d599-606c-4177-8d60-eb8bd9741499" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4344d599-606c-4177-8d60-eb8bd9741499" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4344d599-606c-4177-8d60-eb8bd9741499.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4344d599-606c-4177-8d60-eb8bd9741499.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-03-07" --- # 703024451 - BMfS - Common User Platform to Defence Support Digital Services (RFI) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4344d599-606c-4177-8d60-eb8bd9741499 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4344d599-606c-4177-8d60-eb8bd9741499) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4344d599-606c-4177-8d60-eb8bd9741499.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Common User Platform to Defence Support Digital Services" (RFI), identified as 703024451. This initiative aims to gather market insights to inform the technical approach to the MOD's Digital Transformation programme. Interested parties should note that the engagement period will conclude on 28th March 2022. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer platforms, with additional classifications including mobile platforms and electronic data management. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in computer and mobile platform technologies, electronic data management, and security software solutions. Suppliers capable of delivering innovative technology and cost-effective solutions will find this request for information a valuable avenue to engage with a major governmental buyer, potentially leading to contracts that support the MOD's strategic objectives. ## Notice Early Market Engagement focused on CUP to inform the technical approach to the MOD's Digital Transformation programme. This RFI is focused principally on suppliers of CUP that could satisfy some (or all) of the technical elements of the programme. Further seeking to get a better understanding of the costs associated with available options and market-based advice and intelligence to help direct our activities towards best practice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9e40b7-3709-4d54-bcdb-966ad64409fa | | 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 | 7 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Mar 2022 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30211300 - Computer platforms - 34514700 - Mobile platforms - 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM) - 48730000 - Security software package - 48731000 - File security software package - 48732000 - Data security software package - 72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services - 72212731 - File security software development services - 72212732 - Data security software development services - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72322000 - Data management services - 72416000 - Application service providers ## Release History - 7 Mar 2022 at 17:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9e40b7-3709-4d54-bcdb-966ad64409fa - 16 Feb 2022 at 14:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a471b28-53e1-45c9-8dd0-38b34bec900b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9e40b7-3709-4d54-bcdb-966ad64409fa 7th March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a471b28-53e1-45c9-8dd0-38b34bec900b 16th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53477 Link to MOD - DSP RFI ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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