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title: "Indicators and Warnings (I&W) Tool CF PIN"
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# Indicators and Warnings (I&W) Tool CF PIN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e5ad8e9-4e6d-4bb1-8c08-55873b561d6b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is initiating a procurement process for the "Indicators and Warnings (I&W) Tool CF PIN," aimed at developing an Open-Source Intelligence service to provide timely alerts from publicly available information. This tender, classified under IT software development services (CPV code 72212517), is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for engagement responses set for 28 February 2022. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in June 2022 and will run for a duration of three years. The MOD's procurement will be based in Bristol, England, focusing on enhancing their operational capabilities through a web-based tool accessible across multiple platforms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development firms, particularly those with experience in creating real-time alert systems and web-based applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the MOD is interested in receiving a diverse range of industry responses. Businesses capable of developing customisable API solutions and those that provide training services will be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their reach in the defence sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this advert is to announce a requirement for a Ministry of Defence (MOD) Publicly Available Information (PAI) Indicators and Warnings (I&W) toolset. This is the first PIN as part of an initial preliminary market engagement. The MOD requires an Open-Source Intelligence service that provides timely Indicators and Warnings (I&W) from publicly available information (PAI) sources. The I&W toolset will be web-based (accessible by any web browser) and enable the MOD to exploit a variety of real time sources. The solution will generate defence related alerts and feeds from a broad scope of emerging events with worldwide coverage. Alerts and feeds will be delivered in a variety of methods, include platform generated verification scoring and enable content to be translated from native script into English. The user will access alerts and data via API, have the ability to continuously customise alerts and feeds, set priority levels, and conduct trend analysis of historical alerting data. Users will be provided initial training (preferably online) and additional training, as required. MOD administrators will determine user logs, monitor/audit account usage and carry out general user management activities. Delivery and filtering of alerts and feeds will be accessible via Apple IOS, Android devices and through MOD accredited IT systems. The I&W toolset procurement is currently in its initiation phase and it is anticipated that Contract Award will be in June 22 for a duration of three (3) years. Additional information: Responses to this PIN will provide the Authority with an indication to whether it will invite Industry to participate formally. Organisations must register their interest via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d1334d-d039-43cf-924e-7e0f15e1e00f |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 15:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d1334d-d039-43cf-924e-7e0f15e1e00f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d1334d-d039-43cf-924e-7e0f15e1e00f
  26th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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