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title: "RM6098 - Storage Filers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c190115d-6951-4943-83bb-dfcb627896f3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-11-28"
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# RM6098 - Storage Filers

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c190115d-6951-4943-83bb-dfcb627896f3

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, is currently in the planning stage under the title "RM6098 - Storage Filers". This project focuses on the procurement of enterprise data storage arrays, encompassing hardware replacement, operating systems, training, and migration support to achieve new capabilities. The procurement, which follows a selective method with call-off from a framework agreement, is anticipated to have the new hardware purchased by 31st March 2025, ensuring operational readiness by the end of November 2026. The procurement is classified under the industry category of "Data network management and support services" and "Data storage services," with operations based in Bristol, England. A significant budget allocation between £250,000 and £750,000 in GBP has been detailed for the contract period beginning 31st March 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2031.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data storage solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to provide state-of-the-art technology to the Ministry of Defence. Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive data management and support services, adaptable operating systems, and training capabilities are well-suited to compete for this contract. With the emphasis on selective procurement, participants must prepare to engage through expression of interest conditions outlined via CCS eSourcing and Contracts Finder, establishing themselves as key contributors to national defence infrastructure enhancements.

## Notice

Expression of Interest for provision of enterprise data storage arrays. This requirement is for the replacement hardware, operating systems, training and migration support activities required to realise the new capability. The new hardware shall be purchased by 31st March 2025 to ensure that it can be delivered in time to be operational before the end of November 2026. Expression of Interest conditions are outlined in the attached EOI document. Returns should be submitted via CCS eSourcing, Contracts Finder or via direct email. Clarification questions pertaining to the EOI should be submitted via CCS eSourcing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d97d2cf-1805-4a53-9d83-ddecc70d622f |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 12:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d97d2cf-1805-4a53-9d83-ddecc70d622f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d97d2cf-1805-4a53-9d83-ddecc70d622f
  28th November 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/464d5250-214f-4897-9f4d-244ef5fe3803
  Expression of Interest conditions are outlined in the attached EOI document. Returns should be submitted via CCS eSourcing, Contracts Finder or via direct email. Clarification questions pertaining to the EOI should be submitted via CCS eSourcing.

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