--- title: "707425450 - Defence Freight Movements Service (DFMS) - Industry Day" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7dafd014-109d-46f7-abab-c3d03d815579" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dafd014-109d-46f7-abab-c3d03d815579" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dafd014-109d-46f7-abab-c3d03d815579.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dafd014-109d-46f7-abab-c3d03d815579.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-09-07" --- # 707425450 - Defence Freight Movements Service (DFMS) - Industry Day Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dafd014-109d-46f7-abab-c3d03d815579 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dafd014-109d-46f7-abab-c3d03d815579) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dafd014-109d-46f7-abab-c3d03d815579.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, is planning a tender process for the Defence Freight Movements Service (DFMS) within the Database services industry. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for October 12, 2023. The tender, titled "707425450 - Defence Freight Movements Service (DFMS) - Industry Day," aims to establish a pan-Defence movements management capability for materiel and equipment delivery, involving secure, intuitive services for up to an estimated 10,000 users across the Defence Support Network. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for Systems Integrators experienced in configuring Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software for movements management. Businesses operating in the logistics, transportation, and software integration sectors are well-suited to compete. The Industry Day, scheduled for October 19, 2023, offers a platform for suppliers to understand the DFMS requirement, project timelines, tender evaluation approach, and provide feedback. Interested parties should review the opportunity listing for registration details and further information on this lucrative procurement opportunity. ## Notice The DES Digital delivery team within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is preparing to initiate a competitive procurement process to award a contract for a new Defence Freight Movements Service (DFMS). As part of this process, an Industry Day will be held on Thursday 19 October 2023. See Additional Information Field for further information. DFMS will provide a pan-Defence movements management capability for the delivery of Materiel and Equipment across the Defence Support Chain. It will enable users to request, plan, task, control, execute, and track the movement of materiel and equipment on multiple journeys using various modes of transport (in-house and commercial solutions). This will be achieved by transforming the current capability into a set of secure, intuitive, and easily accessible services, which support standardised industry best practice. DFMS will address a significant scope of activity within Defence Support specifically requisition management, transport management, yard management, port management, global trade management, consignment visibility and global network design. These activities are serviced by up to an estimated 10 000 users across the Defence Support Network comprising the Armed Forces, Civil Servants, and Industry partners. The DFMS procurement seeks a Systems Integrator (SI) to deliver a movements management capability configured from Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software. The SI will manage the introduction of the solution into service including data migration from legacy systems, integration with other MOD systems, DFMS system acceptance and assurance. The SI will also deliver a core basic training package for further development by a third party. In addition, support is required during the implementation and incremental roll-out of the solution. The Authority is holding an Industry Day on Thursday 19 October 2023. The purpose of the Industry Day is principally to without commitment to brief Suppliers on: -The Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme as the sponsor and roles of DE&S Digital and Defence Digital. - Ensure that the DFMS requirement is understood. - Articulate the DFMS project timelines. - Explain our approach to Tender evaluation. - Solicit feedback from suppliers on various areas of the project. Further details on how to register for the Industry Day can be found in the document titled '20230907-707425450_DFMS_Industry Day Notice' within the Opportunity Listing. Additional information: Further details on how to register for the Industry Day can be found in the document titled '20230907-707425450_DFMS_Industry Day Notice' within the Opportunity Listing. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147ba74d-7fde-438f-b41f-cf221b29721b | | 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 | 7 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Oct 2023 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72320000 - Database services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2023 at 08:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147ba74d-7fde-438f-b41f-cf221b29721b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147ba74d-7fde-438f-b41f-cf221b29721b 7th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a04d894-9954-480e-be7a-643665f42b5b n/a - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56125 Opportunity Listing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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