---
title: "Cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system operating from Corsham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f6b3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-08-24"
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# Cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system operating from Corsham

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f6b3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender titled "Cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system operating from Corsham" in the services industry category. The procurement process initiated on 24th August 2023, with the main objective being to engage with industry for the re-tender of the ICT system. Interested parties must respond by 9th October to participate in an industry event to understand the Authority's requirements and expectations.

This procurement opportunity with the Ministry of Defence is aimed at businesses offering information technology services, especially those with expertise in operating highly secure mission critical systems. The event provides a platform for engagement with the Authority's teams and presents an opportunity for businesses to shape the upcoming tender. Interested businesses with SC clearance should contact Daniel.Salter105@mod.gov.uk by the deadline to participate in the industry briefing and potentially contribute to the Defence Digital project.

## Notice

Defence Digital is keen to begin engagement with Industry as The Authority start to prepare to re-tender the run, support and ongoing improvement of its private cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system. The system supports Defence business across a global footprint in a variety of environments including fixed and deployed. The Authority intend for this meeting to be an initial engagement with industry, with participation from: - The Authority delivery team; - The Authority planning team; - The Authority commercial team The goal of the event is to ensure that Industry is aware of the Authority's aspirations in this space, and are best placed to help explore and shape the Authority's request for Industry support, including how the Authority can gain confidence that SMEs are able to contribute. The Authority expect the briefing to take approximately 1 hour with the opportunity for networking and discussions afterwards. This initial briefing will be held at OFFICIAL SENSITIVE and will be open to SC cleared personnel only. Subsequent briefings may be held at higher classifications. Interested parties should respond to this PIN for details on the time and location of the industry event. Responses should be sent to Daniel.Salter105@mod.gov.uk by Monday 9th October. Any responses sent using DSP will not be picked up. Please note: this market sounding exercise is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system operating from Corsham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024973-2023 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Aug 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 14:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024973-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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