--- title: "Provision of SCIDA services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c28e836f-efe0-4683-abe2-b38ade21285f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c28e836f-efe0-4683-abe2-b38ade21285f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c28e836f-efe0-4683-abe2-b38ade21285f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c28e836f-efe0-4683-abe2-b38ade21285f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-10-02" --- # Provision of SCIDA services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c28e836f-efe0-4683-abe2-b38ade21285f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c28e836f-efe0-4683-abe2-b38ade21285f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c28e836f-efe0-4683-abe2-b38ade21285f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of Site Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority (SCIDA) services. The procurement, estimated at £20,000,000, aims to secure SCIDA services for the RAF Estate from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030. The services will be needed across multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom. This notice is part of the planning stage for an upcoming procurement under the CCS RM6264 Facilities Management Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in computer audit services, particularly those with expertise in MOD IT fixed infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the use of a DPS allows suppliers to join at any time and select services they can deliver. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in maintaining air safety and compliance across various Air Command sites, making this an excellent growth opportunity for firms capable of meeting these specialised needs. ## Notice Please note this is not a call for competition, this is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) the PROVISION OF SCIDA SERVICES. The proposed contract commencing 1st January 2026 - 31st December 2030. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity in relation to a procurement to be undertaken on behalf of Air Command. This procurement is for the future provision of SCIDA services for the Air Estate. The term 'SCIDA' refers to the Site Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority. The Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority (CIDA) exists to ensure the correct physical and environmental aspects of all MOD IT fixed infrastructure is installed in a safe and secure manner. The lead authority, CIDA, is a sub-department of the Defence Digital (DD) Operations Pillar. CIDA Governance support the establishment of site-based teams to deliver the SCIDA function; these teams are known as 'SCIDA'. Subsequently. Air SCIDA provides assurance that Site Computer Information Systems (CIS) conforms to regulations and maintains Air safety. Air Command has a requirement to contract for SCIDA provision to maintain Air sites in the UK and overseas. Prior Information Notice for the intended procurement of SCIDA services on behalf of the RAF Estate. It is currently envisaged that this procurement will be run using CCS RM6264 FM DPS to procure SCIDA services. We would like to extend the opportunity to all potential suppliers to have access to the competition. Use of a DPS allows suppliers to onboard at any time, and they only have to select the individual services they are capable of delivering. If this would be of interest, please read the attached guidance doc and follow the instructions to onboard. Onboarding is completely free. CCS have also produced a video guide albeit for a different DPS, but the onboarding process is the same. From around 4 mins into this YouTube video, the information is fairly generic that may help. If you have any questions, please reach out to mark.woods@crowncommercial.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8cb1046-f7bc-4f90-9e6b-3ddfa8f9691d | | 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 | 2 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP14 4UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway West | | Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72810000 - Computer audit services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 07:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8cb1046-f7bc-4f90-9e6b-3ddfa8f9691d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8cb1046-f7bc-4f90-9e6b-3ddfa8f9691d 2nd October 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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