--- title: "Codification Information Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98a6d666-4113-4f18-b46b-6aed5296d4a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98a6d666-4113-4f18-b46b-6aed5296d4a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98a6d666-4113-4f18-b46b-6aed5296d4a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98a6d666-4113-4f18-b46b-6aed5296d4a4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER" published: "2019-01-31" --- # Codification Information Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98a6d666-4113-4f18-b46b-6aed5296d4a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98a6d666-4113-4f18-b46b-6aed5296d4a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98a6d666-4113-4f18-b46b-6aed5296d4a4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment division, is seeking contracts for "Codification Information Services", targeting data management services. The tender process is currently active and follows a negotiated procedure under the selective procurement method. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 18th February 2019, with the contract period set to commence on 15th August 2019 and run until 15th August 2024. This procurement is open to parties across various locations, including the UK and overseas territories, with a total contract value estimated at £8 million and a minimum value of £4 million. This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with expertise in data management and codification services. The project seeks a single provider capable of delivering a comprehensive NATO-compliant solution, thus creating a competitive space for businesses specialising in advanced data systems and logistics. Companies that can navigate complex information security requirements and demonstrate proven experience in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this lucrative contract. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Short Description Instead of: Option: See Section II.2.2) 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 The MOD will seeking a single provider to deliver all capabilities Read: Line removed i. Approximately 15,000 user accounts with a range of permissions/access levels ii. Approximately 6M UK NSNs and 35M NMCRL Raw NSNs iii. 40,000 annual growth 5) An electronic tasking interface will be required to enable users to submit their codification requests directly into the codification software. The MOD will seeking a single provider to deliver all capabilities listed in the advert. Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 494S9T53YS 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 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/83989b61-e9bb-4e7f-b16a-2f1bf80be710 | | 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 | 31 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER | | 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 - 31 Jan 2019 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83989b61-e9bb-4e7f-b16a-2f1bf80be710 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83989b61-e9bb-4e7f-b16a-2f1bf80be710 31st January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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