--- title: "712631452-RFI - AUTOMATION FOR THE DEFENCE GEOGRAPHIC CENTRE (DGC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46fe64fe-94e5-44c8-b71a-ed2d3cefb344" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46fe64fe-94e5-44c8-b71a-ed2d3cefb344" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46fe64fe-94e5-44c8-b71a-ed2d3cefb344.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46fe64fe-94e5-44c8-b71a-ed2d3cefb344.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-09-11" --- # 712631452-RFI - AUTOMATION FOR THE DEFENCE GEOGRAPHIC CENTRE (DGC) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46fe64fe-94e5-44c8-b71a-ed2d3cefb344 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46fe64fe-94e5-44c8-b71a-ed2d3cefb344) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46fe64fe-94e5-44c8-b71a-ed2d3cefb344.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a procurement process, currently at the planning stage, for solutions to automate various functions at the Defence Geographic Centre (DGC). Titled "712631452-RFI - AUTOMATION FOR THE DEFENCE GEOGRAPHIC CENTRE (DGC)," this procurement seeks information on automated MGMP2 metadata generation, geospatial feature extraction, change detection services, and end-to-end process orchestration for geospatial production. Interested vendors are encouraged to participate by providing relevant capabilities and solutions, with the engagement ending on 18 September 2024. The procurement is classified under the CPV codes for geological and geophysical instruments, software packages, and office automation software, with delivery locations specified in London and the South East United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geospatial technologies and office automation software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly suited to compete in this procurement. Participation in the Request for Information (RFI) phase allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence future procurement specifications. Engaging with MOD at this stage can lead to growth opportunities, including securing contracts for advanced technological solutions in the defence sector. ## Notice 1. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to help the Ministry of Defence (MOD) (the "Authority") to: a) Understand the current marketplace for solutions that provide: b) automated MGMP2 metadata generation c) automated geospatial feature extraction services d) automated change detection services for geospatial data e) end-to-end process orchestration services for geospatial production f) Identify vendors and capabilities with suitable solutions to meet Defence Geographic Centre (DGC) automation requirements. 2. Identify vendors and capabilities with suitable solutions to meet Defence Geographic Centre (DGC) automation requirements. 3. This RFI does not constitute the initialisation or otherwise form part of any official procurement procedure. The MOD may, at its discretion and at any time, choose not to procure, but maintains the right to use any information supplied for the purposes of future procurements.The issue of this RFI is not a commitment by the Authority to place a contract now or at a later stage. 4. Please return the RFI via email to: joshua.williams762@mod.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e09716-7316-4ee3-b945-58df2533bb4c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments - 38220000 - Geological prospecting apparatus - 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48920000 - Office automation software package - 72212920 - Office automation software development services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 13:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e09716-7316-4ee3-b945-58df2533bb4c - 29 Aug 2024 at 19:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d2d9ed-de68-4a9f-98b0-c8b20b28a15e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e09716-7316-4ee3-b945-58df2533bb4c 11th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d2d9ed-de68-4a9f-98b0-c8b20b28a15e 29th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58667 Please return the RFI via email to: joshua.williams762@mod.gov.uk. 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