--- title: "Codification Information Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6881e052-643e-4f56-b8b5-3d052e971923" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6881e052-643e-4f56-b8b5-3d052e971923" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6881e052-643e-4f56-b8b5-3d052e971923.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6881e052-643e-4f56-b8b5-3d052e971923.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT (DE&S), SEOC" published: "2019-01-17" --- # Codification Information Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT (DE&S), SEOC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6881e052-643e-4f56-b8b5-3d052e971923 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6881e052-643e-4f56-b8b5-3d052e971923) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6881e052-643e-4f56-b8b5-3d052e971923.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is conducting a tender for "Codification Information Services" located in Bristol, UK. This procurement falls under the data management services industry category and is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 17th February 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £8,000,000, with a minimum threshold of £4,000,000. The procurement method is selective, using a negotiated procedure for the selection of a single provider capable of delivering comprehensive NATO-compliant logistics codification services. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in data management and logistics support, particularly those familiar with NATO standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have an advantage, as they are encouraged to participate in this process. Companies that can offer proven solutions for the integration of logistics data across multiple systems, as well as those experienced in managing extensive data infrastructures, are well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract. ## Notice Codification is the process of capturing key data attributes for 'Items of Supply' and 'Items of Production' used within Defence in a structured and standardised way across multiple systems and with the other NATO members. The project is seeking to procure a proven, NATO-compliant solution/service, which supports both: - NATO Specific data: These are agreed under NATO governance and shared with all member nations, - Supply Management Data (SMD): Country specific data used to assist in the management and supply of items across the UK's Defence Support Network. The authority is procuring an end-to-end managed service, including application, service management, interfaced with existing logistics applications and wider service management arrangements. Option: See Section II.2.2) Out of scope: The project is only looking at Codification Information Services to support business processes. The Codification activity itself is not covered by this project. The deliverables MOD is expected to achieve through this project include: 1. A NATO-compliant, cost-effective Information solution/service to support Logistics Codification activities 2. Strengthened Master Data Management and reduction in data quality issues within logistics Information Systems 3. An 'evergreen' solution/service, open and supportable into the future, aligned with the MOD Defence Information Strategy The anticipated service will provide: 1. Proven NATO-compliant capability to support the codification of NATO data (i.e. a solution currently in use in a NATO member country for the codification of logistics data). The system must be licenced for: i. Approximately 300 Codification users (MOD including sub-contracted Contractor Logistics Support . ii. Approximately 15,000+ query / requestor users (MOD and Industry). User searching to items, requesting a NCAGE, etc. iii. 6,000,000 NSNs. iv. 40,000 annual growth. 2. Configuration of a UK specific solution for UK national data codification requirement (SMD) (circa 50-100 data entities). 3. Integration to approximately 5 existing MOD inventory management and engineering systems. 4. Service management for 2nd and 3rd line support 24/7 operation, with MOD providing 1st line support. The MOD will be seeking a single provider to deliver all capabilities. The MOD shall provide hosting on an MOD accredited, JSP 604 compliant, UK-based data centre with 99.8% availability. The MOD will not accept requests to extend the PQQ response period. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Data management services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b1f956-b195-47e8-a728-a48f39908c5f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Aug 2019 - 15 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT (DE&S), SEOC | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72322000 - Data management services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2019 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b1f956-b195-47e8-a728-a48f39908c5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b1f956-b195-47e8-a728-a48f39908c5f 17th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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