--- title: "BOREALIS - RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee493d61-a7d2-4adf-b616-8935bc370a94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee493d61-a7d2-4adf-b616-8935bc370a94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee493d61-a7d2-4adf-b616-8935bc370a94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee493d61-a7d2-4adf-b616-8935bc370a94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-09-11" --- # BOREALIS - RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee493d61-a7d2-4adf-b616-8935bc370a94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee493d61-a7d2-4adf-b616-8935bc370a94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee493d61-a7d2-4adf-b616-8935bc370a94.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a planning procurement process titled "BOREALIS - RFI" in the IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support category. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 18th September 2023. The tender aims to gather industry feedback on commercial models, IP limitations, system requirements, COTS or Bespoke solutions, AI/ML offerings, and agile team structures. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, with expertise in IT services to contribute to the BOREALIS project. By participating in the tender, businesses can influence the choice of commercial models, IP strategy, system integration, and budget decisions. Companies suited to compete should have experience in commercial models, IP policies, system integration, and agile team frameworks. ## Notice This RFI is seeking feedback from industry on the proposed commercial models, approach to take and limitations on Intellectual Property (IP) and Technical ability in order for the Authority to understand the most suitable procurement approach and the type of systems/products available to fulfil the BOREALIS requirement. The returns from this RFI will be used to gain an understanding of: - The most suitable commercial approach by seeking recommendations, LFE, strengths and risks of the following commercial models: o Prime (with subcontractors) o Consortium (Prime + Partners) o Multi-Supplier Environment. - IP limitations - including but not limited to, policies, third party applications, and any limitations in outputs, ownership or ability to share, IP Policies, Integration of applications and Tools with other commercial and military developed applications and tools. - System requirements or limitations on integration of systems. - COTS or Bespoke solutions offerings available on the market and availability of AI/ML solutions. - Indication on Price and/or provision of a company catalogue. - Indication on Agile teams, roles and size of SCRUM/Dev team. A full list of questions is provided in Annex A - RFI Questionnaire (attached separately). Industry's responses to this RFI will be used to inform a number of elements in the BOREALIS procurement strategy, such as the Commercial Model, requirement writing and setting, budget and the IP strategy. Should the Authority wish to seek clarification or ask questions in relation to a RFI response, companies will be contacted on an individual, case by case basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e396c2-f410-400e-8ee9-14a51ab3a96d | | 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 | 11 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Sep 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 11 Sep 2023 at 13:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e396c2-f410-400e-8ee9-14a51ab3a96d - 11 Sep 2023 at 13:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41587911-f839-4a34-adac-e62b9a8ca4f2 - 22 Aug 2023 at 10:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900a3c2f-700c-446e-ba5c-43492b6b5cba - 22 Aug 2023 at 10:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e33ab3-465c-430b-95e4-3d385649c49d - 22 Aug 2023 at 10:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e592ef-9643-4251-a1da-5fe5097d07ff - 22 Aug 2023 at 10:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c01397e-26a1-44f6-b28e-cd5166f773fe - 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