--- title: "713180450 - Joint Defence Marking Team - UID Barcoding Programme - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-619396df-afab-4117-9e0d-0a468c86f2bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-619396df-afab-4117-9e0d-0a468c86f2bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-619396df-afab-4117-9e0d-0a468c86f2bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-619396df-afab-4117-9e0d-0a468c86f2bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-11-26" --- # 713180450 - Joint Defence Marking Team - UID Barcoding Programme - Request for Information Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-619396df-afab-4117-9e0d-0a468c86f2bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-619396df-afab-4117-9e0d-0a468c86f2bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-619396df-afab-4117-9e0d-0a468c86f2bd.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a procurement process for the Joint Defence Marking Team's UID Barcoding Programme, currently at the planning stage. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks feedback on the provision of blank barcodes made from various materials such as metal, fabric, aluminium, and synthetic materials. The barcodes are needed in specific sizes and volumes, and the procurement aims to explore innovative solutions and supplier capabilities. The engagement period concludes on 7th January 2025. The MOD is located in Bristol, BS34 8JH, and this opportunity falls under the industry category of Label making machines and related products. This initial engagement will inform the procurement strategy and requirements for the anticipated tender. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in label making machines, automatic and semi-automatic labelling systems, self-adhesive labels, and barcode readers. The MOD's need for diverse materials and sizes in barcodes offers scope for various suppliers to participate, particularly those capable of providing custom tags in small and large volumes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, fostering potential growth through collaboration with a major defence entity. Innovative and cost-effective solutions brought forward during this engagement could lead to long-term partnerships and procurement contracts. ## Notice The MOD requires an enduring barcoding delivery partner to adhere to its internal policies. The Joint Defence Marking Team is looking for a supplier of blank barcodes in a variety of materials (examples will include, metal, fabric, aluminium & synthetic) that can be printed on and distributed worldwide for self-fitment. Estimates for low and high volumes (low volumes will be in the region of 20k per task), total volumes expected ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa3e1d6-3487-408a-a2e2-a83297e430fe | | 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 | 26 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Jan 2025 | | 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 - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30174000 - Label making machines - 30177000 - Automatic labelling systems - 30178000 - Semi automatic labelling systems - 30192800 - Self-adhesive labels - 30199760 - Labels - 30199761 - Bar-coded labels - 30216130 - Barcode readers - 30232110 - Laser printers - 39561130 - Textile labels and badges - 39561131 - Textile labels - 48972000 - Label making software package - 72212972 - Label making software development services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2024 at 15:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa3e1d6-3487-408a-a2e2-a83297e430fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa3e1d6-3487-408a-a2e2-a83297e430fe 26th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59123 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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