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title: "703117450 - JES/00146 - POYNTING"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a55e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-02-14"
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# 703117450 - JES/00146 - POYNTING

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a55e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement exercise titled "703117450 - JES/00146 - POYNTING" within the Administration, defence and social security services industry category. This project aims to deliver a tactical CEMA Capability to Land Forces, aligning with the Army Cyber Sub-Strategy. An Industry Day for interested suppliers will take place on 5th April 2023 at Army HQ, Andover. The Authority requires suppliers to have UK SC clearance to attend. The total contract value is £400 million, with a minimum value of £100 million.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for companies in the intelligence, surveillance, and defence sectors to compete for a significant services contract. Businesses with expertise in electronic intelligence systems and warfare technologies would be well-suited to participate. The Industry Day provides a platform for suppliers to gain insights into the requirements of the project and engage directly with the contracting authority. Meeting the security clearance requirements is essential for participation and eventual contract award in this strategic procurement process.

## Notice

Project POYNTING will deliver a first-in-class tactical CEMA Capability to Land Forces. The project is aligned with the Army Executive Committee endorsed Army Cyber Sub-Strategy and is to be delivered as part of the Land CEMA Programme (LCP). This capability will grow with the pace of change in global technology and adapt to global threats. The Authority is holding an Industry Day for interested suppliers where further details regarding the project will be briefed. The Industry Day will be held on Wednesday 5th April 2023 at Army HQ, Marlborough Lines, Andover, SP11 8JH, arrival from 09.00 am with the brief starting 10:00 am BST. This day will be split into an OFFICIAL SENSITIVE brief in the morning and a SECRET in the afternoon. Further details will be released prior to the day. Please note, attendance is limited to a maximum of two employees per Company and only one division of a Company. Depending on final attendee numbers, the Authority may have to restrict attendance further to one employee per Company. All attendees will need to have UK SC clearance as a minimum to attend this Industry Day. If you would like to attend the Industry Day, please express your interest via email to Kate.French103@mod.gov.uk. Interested parties should respond no later than 17:00pm GMT 13th March 2022 and provide the following details: - The full first and last names of each employee who are nominated to attend (eg: no nicknames, Michael instead of Mike etc.). - Date of birth (for each individual) - E-mail address and contact telephone number (for each individual). - Security Clearance level held (SC/DV - for each individual). - Security Clearance details (to be provided by the Company security officer). -Vehicle Registration Number (for each individual). If attending in the same car or if the VRN is not yet known, please inform Kate French. - RLI email address The Authority reserves the right to take a discretionary view for responses received after this period. In addition, the Authority reserves the right to restrict or refuse attendance where deemed appropriate to do so. Details of the day will be issued closer to the event. Prospective suppliers will be required to hold UK List X status at Contract Award. Tenderer's will be required to hold a minimum of SC clearance to have access to ITN documentation. Before you apply to attend the Industry Day, please consider your ability to meet these requirements. The Authority may at its sole discretion amend and/ or cancel this early market engagement/ subsequent procurement process or withdraw this PIN at any time for any reason. No contractual rights express or implied arise out of this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004431-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | £400,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance
- 35721000 - Electronic intelligence system
- 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 08:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004431-2023

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