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title: "Future Architecture for Submarine Technology to Enable RIOT (FASTER) - 704414450"
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published: "2022-07-02"
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# Future Architecture for Submarine Technology to Enable RIOT (FASTER) - 704414450

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5829d42-ab96-484a-a660-a7b9de19c3c4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Future Architecture for Submarine Technology to Enable RIOT (FASTER) - 704414450". This procurement falls under the category of "Computer platforms" and is located in Portsmouth, South East England (postal code: PO2 8BY). A key deadline for engagement is set for 8th July 2022, which marks the end of the engagement period for interested parties. The tender aims to gather information regarding potential solutions as detailed in the attached documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in innovative solutions related to submarine technology. Companies specialising in IT infrastructure, software development, or systems integration would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The involvement of the Ministry of Defence suggests that successful bidders may have the chance to contribute to pivotal defence projects, thereby enhancing their portfolio while positioning themselves for further government contracts in the defence sector.

## Notice

Request for Information as detailed in attached document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33223568-8de7-40e3-9870-436d82846f25 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jul 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211300 - Computer platforms

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2022 at 13:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33223568-8de7-40e3-9870-436d82846f25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33223568-8de7-40e3-9870-436d82846f25
  2nd July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f386741c-af65-4d1a-a9b8-c8b2a6d4bb28
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23c94847-7a14-4d29-9730-c2945b4154da
  n/a

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