--- title: "Provision of 'SmartBasing - Access Control' - Early Market Engagement Request for Information (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a96b6945-d4fe-4659-8d76-3e5279260c92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a96b6945-d4fe-4659-8d76-3e5279260c92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a96b6945-d4fe-4659-8d76-3e5279260c92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a96b6945-d4fe-4659-8d76-3e5279260c92.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-04-25" --- # Provision of 'SmartBasing - Access Control' - Early Market Engagement Request for Information (RFI) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a96b6945-d4fe-4659-8d76-3e5279260c92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a96b6945-d4fe-4659-8d76-3e5279260c92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a96b6945-d4fe-4659-8d76-3e5279260c92.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the provision of 'SmartBasing - Access Control'. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 10th May 2024. The procurement involves closed-circuit television apparatus and related items, with delivery addresses across different regions in the United Kingdom. This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses in the security equipment, surveillance systems, and networking software sectors may find this tender suitable. The deadline for submission is 9th May 2024, with organisations invited to provide insights and marketing material to aid the Ministry in understanding the market better. ## Notice Aim: Following the Market Interest Event held on 24 April 2024 the Authority seeks information from industry. The aim of the attached questionnaire is to test potential market reaction and provide sufficient information to help the Authority determine how they will proceed with the SMARTBasing Access Control concept. This questionnaire has been drafted to enable the Authority to gain industry's feedback on 1) the viability of the concept 2) perceived barriers 3) market possibilities 4) market appetite for risk and capacity to deliver the required outputs and 5) risks and issues. The answers provided by Industry are intended to help MOD consider various commercial aspects as part of Early Market Engagement. Responses will not be used or assessed as part of any future procurement exercise for this requirement. Additionally, failure to submit a response in whole or part will not affect your ability to continue participation in this opportunity should it progress to market. If you can respond to the questions below, providing your views and insights, it would be very much appreciated. Instructions for completion and return: Please respond to each question, using Arial 11 and adhering to the page limit prescribed for each question. Once completed please return to: armyinfo-strat-cmrcl-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk Completed questionnaires should be returned by no later than 1200hrs on 9 May 2024. Earlier responses will be appreciated, where possible, to aid the Authority in concluding the analysis of all returns in a timely manner. Along with your completed response you are invited to provide any marketing material that would help MOD understand more about your organisation and the market you operate in. No commercially sensitive information should be provided. The following documents have been attached to this notice for reference: - Copy of Market Interest Event Presentation - Copy of Market Interest Event Clarification Questions (CQs) and Authority Responses - Draft User Requirements Document (URD) - Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4653f337-f9db-4f2f-8b1f-aee44b2f2272 | | 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 | 25 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 May 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 - 25 Apr 2024 at 11:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4653f337-f9db-4f2f-8b1f-aee44b2f2272 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4653f337-f9db-4f2f-8b1f-aee44b2f2272 25th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f355fd3f-1642-438c-8858-bbd628382d07 User Requirements Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f48eeed9-b64f-4b47-919f-c38e260d9835 Market Interest Event Presentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26847a27-b5a3-4079-a3db-bba5a9ac7d89 Market Interest Event CQs and Authority Responses - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/930381b8-2052-4942-881e-5f0a888178b5 Market Interest Event RFI Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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