--- title: "Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2b52ec6-c47e-4a68-9e10-9ace711d4fdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2b52ec6-c47e-4a68-9e10-9ace711d4fdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2b52ec6-c47e-4a68-9e10-9ace711d4fdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2b52ec6-c47e-4a68-9e10-9ace711d4fdc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-01-06" --- # Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue Request for Information Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2b52ec6-c47e-4a68-9e10-9ace711d4fdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2b52ec6-c47e-4a68-9e10-9ace711d4fdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2b52ec6-c47e-4a68-9e10-9ace711d4fdc.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue Request for Information in the Cataloguing services industry category. The engagement end date for this tender is 13th January 2023. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a Request for Information. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, is the buying organisation. Businesses interested in providing Modelling & Simulation resources and related services should consider this opportunity. This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to compete for providing resources such as data, models, terrains, subject matter experts, software, and more to the Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue. The location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Interested businesses should be prepared to respond to the Request for Information by the closing date of 6th January 2023 at 12:00. This opportunity allows businesses to engage with the Ministry of Defence and potentially contribute to enhancing the Defence Simulation Centre's capabilities. ## Notice The Authority is seeking responses to a Request for Information regarding the Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue. The Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue provides the ability to readily identify suitable and available Modelling & Simulation resources, that also enables/facilitates delivery (where applicable). The Catalogue must be able to connect and interact with similar systems as developed by Other Government Departments (OGDs) and Allies to enable wider sharing of resources. The system must be able to export data in several formats as listed in Def-Stan 03-50. Resources to include (but not limited to): data, models, terrains, subject matter experts (SMEs), standards, processes, services, software, and reference material. More information regarding this project can be found at the following links: Prior Information Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019245-2022 Request for Information - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55120 Please note the closing date for returns is 12:00 on 06 January 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de69270c-2524-406b-97c5-94402f8caee5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jan 2023 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79995200 - Cataloguing services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2023 at 14:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de69270c-2524-406b-97c5-94402f8caee5 - 5 Jan 2023 at 16:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce72af11-1d2f-4809-bfd4-8b3e14249970 - 28 Nov 2022 at 14:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af4fac1-c1b9-4338-9a7b-cf5fbe07af99 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de69270c-2524-406b-97c5-94402f8caee5 6th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce72af11-1d2f-4809-bfd4-8b3e14249970 5th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af4fac1-c1b9-4338-9a7b-cf5fbe07af99 28th November 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019245-2022 Prior Information Notice - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55120 Request for Information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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