--- title: "Data Centre Rationalisation (DCR) - RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4dc27e8-fa31-4963-9a8d-bc23c698239d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4dc27e8-fa31-4963-9a8d-bc23c698239d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4dc27e8-fa31-4963-9a8d-bc23c698239d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4dc27e8-fa31-4963-9a8d-bc23c698239d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-11-26" --- # Data Centre Rationalisation (DCR) - RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4dc27e8-fa31-4963-9a8d-bc23c698239d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4dc27e8-fa31-4963-9a8d-bc23c698239d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4dc27e8-fa31-4963-9a8d-bc23c698239d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking responses for the "Data Centre Rationalisation (DCR) - RFI" project, which aims to streamline Defence information services currently housed across multiple data centres into a more optimal configuration. This planned procurement is categorised under technical analysis and consultancy services, with a contract value of £34 million. The deadline for submitting responses to this RFI is 23:59 GMT on 6th December 2021. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the project is set to commence on 8th November 2021, concluding on 6th December 2021. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, system implementation, and software development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions for data migration and integration with cloud services will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Engaging with this opportunity may enhance the capabilities of suppliers while meeting the evolving needs of the MOD's infrastructure. ## Notice This project seeks to address the issues that arise from the infrastructure supporting Defence information services being housed in numerous data centres and communications rooms spread across the entire MOD estate, by migrating as much as possible of the Defence ICT estate to the optimal mix of MODCloud, Crown Hosting datacentres, and strategic retained MOD datacentres. Responses to this RFI must be submitted to email address ISSComrcl-ASDT-Multiuser@mod.gov.uk no later than 23:59 GMT on Monday 6th December 2021. Additional information: UPDATE: 7 Day extension, closing date now 6th December at 23:59. Responses to this RFI must be submitted to email address ISSComrcl-ASDT-Multiuser@mod.gov.uk no later than 23:59 GMT on Monday 6th December 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32ed1b-9409-44cd-9e08-b31e80e827a6 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 26 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 6 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £34,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | CORSHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN13 9NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services - 72224100 - System implementation planning services - 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services - 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72263000 - Software implementation services - 72265000 - Software configuration services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2021 at 16:16 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32ed1b-9409-44cd-9e08-b31e80e827a6 - 26 Nov 2021 at 16:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32ed1b-9409-44cd-9e08-b31e80e827a6 - 26 Nov 2021 at 16:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32ed1b-9409-44cd-9e08-b31e80e827a6 - 9 Nov 2021 at 12:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32ed1b-9409-44cd-9e08-b31e80e827a6 - 9 Nov 2021 at 12:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32ed1b-9409-44cd-9e08-b31e80e827a6 - 9 Nov 2021 at 12:19 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32ed1b-9409-44cd-9e08-b31e80e827a6 - 9 Nov 2021 at 12:06 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32ed1b-9409-44cd-9e08-b31e80e827a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32ed1b-9409-44cd-9e08-b31e80e827a6 26th November 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21404645-dfd5-49a1-b74a-cc58c725b283 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf8fd614-a6a6-437c-ae30-214323e3363c n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/918edb1c-1198-4d42-996d-1d7f4e6c8575 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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