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title: "RFI - Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Combat System Data Exchange Specification Publication"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2023-01-25"
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# RFI - Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Combat System Data Exchange Specification Publication

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9ff14c2-870c-4e30-b298-f06d12327c20

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "RFI - Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Combat System Data Exchange Specification Publication" in the repair and maintenance services of warships industry category. The engagement end date for market engagement is set for March 3, 2023. The procurement stage is in the planning phase. The buying organisation is Ministry of Defence based in Bristol, England with the postal code BS34 8JH.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises interested in providing repair and maintenance services for warships. Businesses in the defence industry or those specialized in technical documentation and configuration control would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Defence is looking for suppliers who can contribute to the Queen Elizabeth Class Combat System Data Exchange Specifications publication on the GRIFFIN Database, requiring a high level of technical expertise and capability in this domain.

## Notice

The Authority intends to publish all Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Combat System Data Exchange Specifications (DESs) on the GRIFFIN Database. BAE had provided confirmation of their IPR position which support DES release, but warned the Authority that some DESs may include Third Party IP. With no explicit released caveats placed within the DESs, 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 3 March 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/ea427256-c4ee-42a2-bf67-727dce6c35e8 |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2023 at 10:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea427256-c4ee-42a2-bf67-727dce6c35e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea427256-c4ee-42a2-bf67-727dce6c35e8
  25th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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