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title: "OES: Request for Information"
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# OES: Request for Information

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f7f81d3-c98e-4f1c-aa1c-ea53a5718c77

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "OES: Request for Information." This tender, classified under the industry category for software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), is based in Bristol, England, with a delivery address at MOD Abbeywood (postal code BS34 8JH). Notably, the engagement end date for this process is set for 7th January 2022, with clarification questions due by 16th December 2021. As part of early market engagement, a notice has been published that provides relevant details for potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that excel in software development and information systems. Companies capable of responding to requests for information and capable of leveraging the specifications provided during the market engagement are encouraged to participate. The innovation and expertise required align with the capabilities of tech firms and solution providers in the software industry.

## Notice

As per Market Engagement Day held on 7/12/2021, please see the Request For Information (RFI) form attached to the OES PIN available via the DSP. Submission Instructions: Clarification Questions must be submitted no later than: 16/12/2021 @12:00 RFI submission must be submitted no later than: 7/01/2022 @ 17:00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad245cb-c4a6-43c1-bdb2-8bca2cebcc7e |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Jan 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 10:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad245cb-c4a6-43c1-bdb2-8bca2cebcc7e
- 13 Dec 2021 at 10:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfc3147-ae61-4190-85f8-38f49a85bb15
- 13 Dec 2021 at 09:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ff0782-6642-40df-8899-19e7f4220d43
- 13 Dec 2021 at 09:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f6324a-8e78-4735-bc2e-cfadc8367468

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad245cb-c4a6-43c1-bdb2-8bca2cebcc7e
  13th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfc3147-ae61-4190-85f8-38f49a85bb15
  13th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ff0782-6642-40df-8899-19e7f4220d43
  13th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f6324a-8e78-4735-bc2e-cfadc8367468
  13th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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