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title: "Provision of 'SmartBasing - Access Control' - Market Interest Event Prior Information Notice (PIN)"
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# Provision of 'SmartBasing - Access Control' - Market Interest Event Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83a40cea-fc94-4532-9f09-cdbbbca152e8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning the procurement process for the provision of 'SmartBasing - Access Control' project. This project involves automating pass issue and entry control at 83 Army entry points over six years. The project aims to enhance site user experience, reduce guarding commitments, and improve access security. A Market Interest Event is scheduled for 24 Apr 24 to provide an overview of the project scope. Expression of interest is required by 15 Apr 24.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in security technology and infrastructure development. Suitable businesses include those offering CCTV apparatus, access control systems, security cameras, and related services. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with key dates set for the Market Interest Event and expression of interest deadline. The project locations span various regions in the United Kingdom, offering potential business growth prospects across the country.

## Notice

The aim of 'SmartBasing - Access Control' is to automate pass issue and control of entry at 83 Army entry points over a period of six years, with six pilot sites scheduled to commence during the first year of the project. The project will improve the lived experience for site users, reduce the standing commitment for guarding at gates, improve the accountability and assurance of access, and maintain at least the current level of site security. The Authority seeks to achieve this by installing an integrated system using technology, including automated vehicle barriers, security gates, CCTV, ANPR and pass readers. This will allow authorised users to access sites efficiently and securely. Early investigation has confirmed that the infrastructure changes required are realistic and that the technology widely exists (and is in use with our allies and across Government). The Home Command Project Team will host a Market Interest Event as detailed below: - Date: 24 Apr 24 - Time: 1030-1230hrs GMT - Format: Virtual via MS Teams The event will be a virtual session hosted on MS Teams. Attendance is limited to two (2) persons per organisation. All presentational material as well as questions and answers will be captured and made available to attendees after the event through the DSP. Following the Market Interest event, the Authority intends to invite all interested suppliers (via separate notice through the DSP) to partake in a Request for Information (RFI). The aim of the Market Interest Event is to provide attendees with an overview of the SmartBasing - Access Control project and its scope. Please provide expression of interest in attending by 15 Apr 24. An invitation will then be sent by 19 Apr 24.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d736d729-2088-4332-afcf-bce83dde4ac8 |
| 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 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32231000 - Closed-circuit television apparatus
- 32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras
- 32321100 - Film equipment
- 32323000 - Video monitors
- 32323300 - Video equipment
- 32323400 - Video-playback equipment
- 32323500 - Video-surveillance system
- 32342000 - Loudspeakers
- 32350000 - Parts of sound and video equipment
- 32351000 - Accessories for sound and video equipment
- 32351200 - Screens
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 34920000 - Road equipment
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 34924000 - Variable message signs
- 34928000 - Road furniture
- 34928100 - Crash barriers
- 34928110 - Road barriers
- 34928120 - Barrier components
- 34928200 - Fences
- 34928450 - Bollards
- 34928470 - Signage
- 34928471 - Sign materials
- 34928472 - Sign posts
- 34972000 - Traffic-flow measuring system
- 34996000 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 35125300 - Security cameras
- 42961100 - Access control system
- 45111290 - Primary works for services
- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 45222300 - Engineering work for security installations
- 45233222 - Paving and asphalting works
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying
- 45314320 - Installation of computer cabling
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48610000 - Database systems
- 48730000 - Security software package
- 50324100 - System maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 13:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d736d729-2088-4332-afcf-bce83dde4ac8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d736d729-2088-4332-afcf-bce83dde4ac8
  21st March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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