--- title: "MOD Cloud Hosting S (Private Cloud)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63cbf534-2522-435d-b91e-54e7e04e2ed0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63cbf534-2522-435d-b91e-54e7e04e2ed0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63cbf534-2522-435d-b91e-54e7e04e2ed0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63cbf534-2522-435d-b91e-54e7e04e2ed0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-04-21" --- # MOD Cloud Hosting S (Private Cloud) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63cbf534-2522-435d-b91e-54e7e04e2ed0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63cbf534-2522-435d-b91e-54e7e04e2ed0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63cbf534-2522-435d-b91e-54e7e04e2ed0.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "MOD Cloud Hosting S (Private Cloud)." This initiative is part of the Defence Digital ASDT Project EMPORIUM, which aims to develop a cloud-like capability for hosting higher-tier classified services. An early market engagement (EME) event will take place virtually on 29 April 2021, from 10:00 to 12:00, through Microsoft Teams. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage before the deadline for questions related to the request for information (RFI), which will be issued by 13:00 on the same day, with responses due by 12:00 on 14 May 2021. The procurement process will focus on network servers and associated technical support services. This procurement opportunity presents a valuable avenue for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technology solutions, particularly those experienced in providing cloud services, network servers, and technical computer support. Participating businesses can leverage this early engagement to showcase innovative solutions that comply with the Ministry of Defence’s requirements. The collaborative approach invited by the EME event allows firms to offer alternative strategies, thus increasing their chances of successfully competing in the subsequent procurement phases. ## Notice The Authority's Defence Digital ASDT Project EMPORIUM is looking to deliver a Cloud-like capability suitable for hosting services that have a caveat of a higher tier classification (above OFFICIAL). The project has recently produced several Courses of Actions (COAs) and will present within an Early Market Engagement event (EME) to seek advice and guidance from Industry for options to satisfy the subsequent procurement. The COAs are not exhaustive, and Industry are encouraged to suggest alternative approaches that may meet the requirements of the Authority. The EME event will be a virtual event and will be held on 29 Apr 21 (from 1000 to 1200), through Microsoft Teams, supported by TechUK, and will be held at OFFICIAL. To book your place please follow the link below https://www.techuk.org/what-we-deliver/events/project-emporium-industry-day.html In addition to the EME event a Request for Information (RFI) to pose questions regarding delivery of the requirement will be issued to all invited suppliers. It will be issued by 1300 on 29 Apr 21 and responses are requested by 1200 on 14 May 21. Any response provided is voluntary and does not start the official procurement process for delivering a Cloud-like capability. The information provided in response to this request may be used to inform the options for conducting a possible subsequent competition. The provided information will not be used in the assessment of any proposal from industry. It should be noted that all responses released in relation to the RFI is released on a subject to contract basis, is subject to change and does not signal the start of a formal procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2e167e-7a62-481c-a4da-444172ebac63 | | 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 | 21 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Apr 2021 | | 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 | CORSHAM, SN13 9NR | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN13 9NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48821000 - Network servers - 48822000 - Computer servers - 72514300 - Facilities management services for computer systems maintenance - 72611000 - Technical computer support services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2021 at 11:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2e167e-7a62-481c-a4da-444172ebac63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2e167e-7a62-481c-a4da-444172ebac63 21st April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.techuk.org/what-we-deliver/events/project-emporium-industry-day.html To book your place please use the link below. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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