--- title: "Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVFi)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041601" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041601" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041601.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041601.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-11-06" --- # Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVFi) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041601 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041601) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041601.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for a Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVFi), involving the procurement of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The tender is currently in the active stage and is open for submissions until 7th December 2023. The framework contract, valued at £400,000,000, aims to provide innovative technological goods or services to His Majesty's Government through a single supplier. The location of the contracting authority is in London, United Kingdom, and businesses in security, technology, consultancy, and training services would be well-suited to compete. This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in security equipment, technology, and IT services. The Ministry of Defence is seeking a Neutral Vendor capable of delivering goods and services across fourteen technology areas. The framework contract creates opportunities for businesses to collaborate with third-party Technology Providers and access public sector contracts. With a selective procurement method and a negotiated approach, this tender offers a strategic entry point for suppliers looking to engage in the defence and security sector. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence seeks to contract a single supplier (the "Neutral Vendor") to provide innovative technological goods or services from third-party Technology Providers to His Majesty's Government (HMG). The successful Tenderer will enter into a Framework Contract (the Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation, "NVFi") with the Ministry of Defence, from which Framework Users from across the Public Sector will be able to procure via Call-Off Contracts. This Framework Contract will set the overall terms and conditions for the Call-Off Contracts that follow. The Neutral Vendor will be capable of delivering goods and services via its supply chain of Technology Providers across fourteen technology areas. The Neutral Vendor will not provide technological goods or services in its own right and must maintain and evidence neutrality when selecting suitable specialist Technology Providers to deliver the required goods and/or services under the scope. The Neutral Vendor will offer ancillary services to facilitate the provision of the required goods and services in the scope from Technology Providers. Further detail of the ancillary services to be provided by the Neutral Vendor and the technology areas within scope can be found in the PQQ. The Ministry of Defence intends to make this Framework available for use by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. The authorised user list can be found in the PQQ. It is highly recommended that Tenderers review the document "Introduction to the Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVFi)" and the Statement of Requirement (Annex A of the ITN) before preparing their responses. To register your interest in this tender and access the PQQ documents as well as further useful supporting information, please register for the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk), and search for the Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation. Quantity or scope: This requirement is not split into lots. The Framework Contract will be awarded to a single supplier. This Framework is initially let for two years, with the option to extend for a further two years subject to relevant approvals. The initial maximum total value of the call-off contracts placed under the NVFi is set at PS50,000,000. There may be scope for this to increase up to PS400,000,000 without further competition subject to relevant government departmental approvals. The Ministry of Defence does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of services that will be placed with the Neutral Vendor by any Framework User accessing the Framework Contract pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032749-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LONDON | | 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services - 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials ## Release History - 6 Nov 2023 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032749-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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