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title: "RFI - Type 45 (T45) Combat System Data Exchange Specifications (DES) Publication"
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published: "2022-11-21"
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# RFI - Type 45 (T45) Combat System Data Exchange Specifications (DES) Publication

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e680be78-7659-4c06-9917-e8d19f2a249a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the publication of Type 45 Combat System Data Exchange Specifications (DES) on the GRIFFIN Database. The engagement end date for this process is set for 13th January 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of warships and is located in Bristol, England. This tender is currently in the planning stage.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing maintenance services for warships. Businesses that have expertise in managing and exchanging combat system data, especially related to Type 45 platforms, are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, is seeking suppliers who can contribute to design, integration, and configuration control through the established GRIFFIN Database.

## Notice

The Authority intends to publish all Type 45 (T45) Combat System Data Exchange Specifications (DES) on the GRIFFIN Database. BAE had provided confirmation of their IPR position which support DES release, but warned the Authority that some DES's may include Third Party IP. With no explicit released caveats placed within the DES's, if you believe your company has IP contained within specific documents and you wish the Authority to not to expose through GRIFFIN, you are requested to inform the Authority of your objection, with a reason for retention, by the 13 Jan 2023. The GRIFFIN Database is an Authority controlled (through CDSA IA via the SEA NSIPs contract) computer-based repository which contains interface/linking documentation and configuration information for a multitude of RN platforms. GRIFFIN can only be accessed by those who hold an account for the system. Authority approved suppliers and MOD staff are able to view all documents pertinent for design, integration and configuration control purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98007e10-e51d-47f0-8841-74776cbc4449 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2022 at 10:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98007e10-e51d-47f0-8841-74776cbc4449

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98007e10-e51d-47f0-8841-74776cbc4449
  21st November 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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