--- title: "RFI-Vehicle Forensics & Data Extraction" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d114f29b-1f0a-4769-9cd7-63b402add1e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d114f29b-1f0a-4769-9cd7-63b402add1e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d114f29b-1f0a-4769-9cd7-63b402add1e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d114f29b-1f0a-4769-9cd7-63b402add1e2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-05-16" --- # RFI-Vehicle Forensics & Data Extraction Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d114f29b-1f0a-4769-9cd7-63b402add1e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d114f29b-1f0a-4769-9cd7-63b402add1e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d114f29b-1f0a-4769-9cd7-63b402add1e2.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating a public procurement tender titled "RFI-Vehicle Forensics & Data Extraction," aimed at enhancing vehicle forensics and data extraction technologies. This tender falls within the industry category of Electrical Equipment for Engines and Vehicles and is located in Salisbury, England (postal code SP4 0JY). Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date for responding to this tender is set for 6th June 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their written responses by 5:00 PM on this date to the specified contact point via email. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic technology and innovation, particularly those with capabilities at a low to medium Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Companies in the fields of vehicle data extraction, digital forensics, and related technological developments will be well-suited to compete. By collaborating with the Ministry of Defence, successful bidders may gain access to financial support or resources for research trials, facilitating growth and advancement in this niche market. ## Notice Contracting Authority's file Reference number: RFI - Vehicle Forensic and Data Extraction Weblink to where further documentation can be obtained: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763fe88d-3a19-4fc0-93af-d4476eccfd73 Short description of requirement: Dstl's Security Systems Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) is actively engaged in the area of vehicle forensics and data extraction in order to provide guidance and advice to law enforcement and wider Defence and security stakeholders. There are currently only a small number of commercial offerings in this area. Existing solutions generally focus on extracting data from a vehicle's infotainment unit. As these vary according to manufacturer and model, a range of bespoke configurations are normally required to interact with specific infotainment units. Considerable effort is required to research and develop these configurations. The result is significant variation in capability when considered against vehicles in general. Data extraction can also be undertaken using standard digital forensic techniques but interpreting and processing the data is still a significant challenge. It is also possible for storage media within infotainment units to be encrypted or access restricted (e.g. ATA locks on drives). The Authority wish to understand what technologies and innovations are currently at a low to medium Technology Readiness Level which may be able to address some of these issues or supplement current capability within 2-5 years if the projects were to receive MOD support. This support could be financial or in-kind in the form of access to research trials (subject to a suitable NDA or MTA being agreed). Time-limit (Date & Time) (by 17:00 on): 06/06/2022 Information requested: To assist the Authority, respondents to this RFI should provide: 1) Details of the vehicle forensics technology / innovation, including current Technology Readiness Level (TRL); 2) Details on which of the issues identified above, the technology/innovation aids in addressing; 3) Anticipated benefit to the end user and proposed metrics to evidence this; 4) Indication of the volume/value of development which would be required per annum, and length of time to be commercially viable; 5) Breakdown of proposed phases of development remaining to be commercially viable. Your written responses should be submitted by email to dblackmore@dstl.gov.uk to arrive by not later than that date and time detailed above Additional information: No additional attachements ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d878a85c-8fcf-4814-b057-9e907fe55e4d | | 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 | 16 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 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 | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP4 0JY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles ## Release History - 16 May 2022 at 11:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d878a85c-8fcf-4814-b057-9e907fe55e4d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d878a85c-8fcf-4814-b057-9e907fe55e4d 16th May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763fe88d-3a19-4fc0-93af-d4476eccfd73 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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