--- title: "RFI for S&T Intelligence Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9be26ae-46ee-45f0-b8ee-cabba38e29d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9be26ae-46ee-45f0-b8ee-cabba38e29d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9be26ae-46ee-45f0-b8ee-cabba38e29d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9be26ae-46ee-45f0-b8ee-cabba38e29d1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-10-21" --- # RFI for S&T Intelligence Project Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9be26ae-46ee-45f0-b8ee-cabba38e29d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9be26ae-46ee-45f0-b8ee-cabba38e29d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9be26ae-46ee-45f0-b8ee-cabba38e29d1.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI for S&T Intelligence Project." This initiative focuses on acquiring software platforms that aid in horizon scanning and technology watch capabilities, particularly for Defence and Security. The specific aim is to improve the efficiency of analysts in identifying and understanding emerging science and technology trends. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 26th November 2021, with the procurement classified under the software package and information systems category. The delivery of goods and services is to occur in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those offering software solutions in data analysis and technology management. Firms ranging from micro to large enterprises are encouraged to participate, making this an inclusive opportunity for various suppliers. Companies specialising in automated software platforms, advanced analytics, or those with innovative solutions to enhance capability in identifying and prioritising research and technology developments would be well-positioned to compete in this tender process. ## Notice The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to understand the capability of horizon scanning, or technology watch software platforms and any associated advanced analytics available from the market, particularly automated solutions. Dstl is looking for a software platform to enhance and multiply the efforts of our analysts looking for emerging Science and Technology (S&T) with implications for Defence and Security. Analysts need a software platform to speed up and improve finding relevant content (research, investment/funding, patents etc.), understanding how the content is interconnected, filtering/prioritising results, visualising and analysing the S&T landscape and how it's changing (including the key actors driving the change), and collaborating with others to create a shared view of a scientific or technology development. Analysts need support in interpreting and judging all of the above to assist them determine which of these signals have most implications for Defence. Our capability to find relevant content and assess it needs to scale up whilst the number of analysts remains the same. Semi-automated or fully-automated searching for relevant content and advanced analytics to help understand the evolving science and technology landscape and how/when it could affect Defence and Security are of particular interest. Platforms not covering all of these areas will not be excluded, and platforms designed for other applications that can be adapted to all or part of the need will be considered. The output of this RFI will be used to help Dstl develop its procurement strategy and requirements. Dstl is interested in companies of all sizes from Micro through to Large Enterprises to offer their ideas or products that may fulfil all or part of this need. Additional information: Full details, including contact information, are in the attached RFI document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7bc4ca-fa3a-4e59-b7ac-8b42eafe8e65 | | 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 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Nov 2021 | | 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 | FAREHAM | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO17 6AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham | | Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 21 Oct 2021 at 07:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7bc4ca-fa3a-4e59-b7ac-8b42eafe8e65 - 7 Oct 2021 at 07:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a367b6c4-4930-4d11-bd33-0d06539972e6 - 6 Oct 2021 at 10:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cabd3a35-2ad1-4516-a370-49f594130864 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7bc4ca-fa3a-4e59-b7ac-8b42eafe8e65 21st October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a367b6c4-4930-4d11-bd33-0d06539972e6 7th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cabd3a35-2ad1-4516-a370-49f594130864 6th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95da02e0-1eb3-4a32-81f6-b3b6407871fa n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df6202c2-7dca-4b66-aafd-9078bb39588b n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63f8c49b-cc53-409a-a617-b0adb576f89b n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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