--- title: "Next Generation Communications Network" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bdfc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bdfc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bdfc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bdfc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-06-18" --- # Next Generation Communications Network Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bdfc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bdfc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bdfc.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for the "Next Generation Communications Network", classified under the goods category with a focus on innovative network solutions. This planning stage aims to enhance the Ministry's operational effectiveness through a more flexible and agile core network. The Industry Day, a virtual event for early market engagement, is scheduled for 8 July 2021, and interested parties must register in advance via the specified email. The contract will be based in the United Kingdom, and while the initiative aims to foster collaboration with the industry, it does not confirm any commitment to award a contract at this stage. This procurement presents significant opportunities for technology and telecommunications businesses seeking to participate in government contracts, particularly those with expertise in network solutions and cybersecurity. Companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches to data management and remote working solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in the forthcoming Industry Day will allow businesses to interact with the Ministry of Defence and contribute their insights, thereby positioning themselves as potential partners in this critical project that supports the MOD's Digital Strategy. ## Notice Next Generation Communications Network Services - Early Market Engagement. NGCN Background The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Defence Digital (DD) has stated that the NGCN Programme is one of his top three most important programmes as it is a key building block and enabler of MOD's Digital Backbone as outlined in the 2021 Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy. NGCN is tasked to replace the MOD's existing core network with a more flexible and agile network that is better able, both commercially and technically, to consume modern technologies and innovations through, amongst other levers, an Open Innovation approach to industry engagement. As MOD's Digital Strategy states: 'Digital is all pervasive and is changing the character of warfare and politics, as data-driven capabilities change the way we communicate, live, work and compete; which brings both opportunities and threats.' To enable the Digital Strategy the MOD needs to replace its existing core network with one that meets the needs of the Department, maintaining critical, business and operational systems as well as providing agility and flexibility as the Department's needs change. Some drivers for change could be the need for MOD users to consume ever greater data volumes, to better manage and respond to ever changing (and more numerous) cyber threats, to provide improved network resilience at key sites (and to provide more appropriate solutions to those that aren't) and, as the Pandemic has highlighted, enable more people to work remotely and at higher classifications, to support the MOD in changing the way its staff work. This 'vision' is fully aligned to the Government Digital Services (GDS) strategy. Proposed service Bundles for discussion and review are: Bundle 1 WAN and Access Bearers Gateways Encryption Sensors Bundle 2 UK Sites Bundle 3 International Sites Industry Day The Industry Day will be a virtual event and will be held on 8 July 2021 (from 1030 to 1200), through Microsoft Teams, supported by TechUK, and will be held at OFFICIAL. All attendees must comply with the "Conditions for Participation" which will be sent following expression of interest to: ISSComrcl-NGCN-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk NGCN is key to the Authority's future operational effectiveness and cyber defensive capability. It is the intention to adopt a much more collaborative approach to Industry engagement including use of Open Innovation workshops and Design Thinking. We are therefore seeking advice and guidance from Industry for options to satisfy a possible subsequent procurement, and Industry are encouraged to suggest alternative and innovative approaches that may meet the requirements of the Authority. If you are interested in participating in this exciting and innovative Industry Day, and working with the Authority to evolve our thinking, please join us for the event. You must not take this announcement as confirmation that the Authority shall award a contract for this requirement. The Authority is publishing this announcement without any commitment to issue a tender or place a contract. The Authority also reserves the right to vary or cancel the Industry Day at any time. Accordingly, any expenditure, work or effort undertaken before contract award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. Announcements may also be published on the Defence Sourcing Portal, Contracts Finder or the Find a Tender service, as appropriate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013961-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | CORSHAM | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks ## Release History - 18 Jun 2021 at 21:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013961-2021 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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