--- title: "MUDTRAITS Data At Rest Request For Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0941e8b-46e5-43e0-8782-d10b8375ee80" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0941e8b-46e5-43e0-8782-d10b8375ee80" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0941e8b-46e5-43e0-8782-d10b8375ee80.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0941e8b-46e5-43e0-8782-d10b8375ee80.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-06-07" --- # MUDTRAITS Data At Rest Request For Information Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0941e8b-46e5-43e0-8782-d10b8375ee80 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0941e8b-46e5-43e0-8782-d10b8375ee80) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0941e8b-46e5-43e0-8782-d10b8375ee80.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of the MUDTRAITS Data At Rest Request For Information, focusing on the procurement of a data at rest solution aimed at protecting sensitive information on powered down devices. This initiative falls under the category of radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment, with document engagements scheduled to end by 18th July 2022. Additionally, interested parties should note that the survey for industry input must be accessed through the Defence Digital BATCIS Delivery Team by joining their Defence Share platform. The latest updates were made on 7th June 2022 and indicate ongoing efforts to refine the project's technical specifications. This Request For Information offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and data security solutions, particularly those who can provide insights into emerging technologies relevant to data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in innovative data solutions or have the capability to develop protective measures for data at rest are especially encouraged to participate. Engaging with this process could position these businesses favourably for potential future contracts as the project evolves, given the Ministry of Defence's ongoing commitment to enhancing its data security infrastructure. ## Notice The Morpheus User Data Terminal and IT Security (MUDTRaITS) Data At Rest (MDAR) project is tasked with specifying and identifying a suitable data at rest solution to protect data at rest from close access technical attack on a powered down device. The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to understand the technical options and constraints that should be considered by the MDAR Project Team and what Industry has available or in development for the timescale identified. The Project Team is looking for thoughtful insights on the topics raised, and succinct answers are preferred where possible. Answers provided against this RFI will be used to inform the requirement, not to down-select any Industry supplier, and will neither include nor preclude industry involvement in any future BATCIS procurement activity. The method of response will be via a survey released by the Defence Digital BATCIS Delivery Team. The survey is hosted in Microsoft Forms and the link is shared via Defence Share (details below) which is a web-based platform used by MOD to share information with external parties. There will be a separate downloadable PDF made available on Defence Share should respondents want to see the questions in their totality. You must not take this RFI as confirmation that the MOD shall award a contract for this requirement. MOD is publishing this RFI without any commitment to issue an invitation to tender or place a contract. Accordingly, any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to any contract award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. Announcements may also be published on Defence Sourcing Portal, Contracts Finder or the Find a Tender Service, as appropriate. Who can access the RFI Survey? The RFI Survey is open to all Industry parties who may be interested in contributing to the Authority's knowledge about Industry activities, associated research and delivery timeframes. To access the RFI Survey, you must join the BATCIS Industry Engagement Workspace on Defence Share. Industry may be limited to two members per organisation due to the capacity limits on Defence Share. How do I join the Defence Share workspace? To request access to the BATCIS Industry Engagement workspace on Defence Share please send a request to ISSDev-BATCIS-MOR-IE@mod.gov.uk. What if I have a question arising from the RFI survey? Members of our Defence Share workspace will be able to ask questions using the Q&A option on Defence Share page between 24th March 2022 and 10th July 2022. Answers to questions will be posted by the Project Team via the Defence Share page. Edited on 7/6/2022: This edit consisted of extending the end date of this request for information from 10th June 2022 until 10th July 2022. Additional information: The Request for Information document can be viewed in full within the Defence Souring Portal Opportunity Listing for MUDTRAITS DAR. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d371a03-3dd3-4ad8-98f4-5d66251f8319 | | 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 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jul 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 7 Jun 2022 at 09:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d371a03-3dd3-4ad8-98f4-5d66251f8319 - 23 Mar 2022 at 13:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815608be-4a97-4a8a-8969-b4e73f2532d5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d371a03-3dd3-4ad8-98f4-5d66251f8319 7th June 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815608be-4a97-4a8a-8969-b4e73f2532d5 23rd March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53714 Link to the Defence Souring Portal Opportunity Listing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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