--- title: "C-UAS Security Briefs PIN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042c69" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042c69" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042c69.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042c69.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-01-11" --- # C-UAS Security Briefs PIN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042c69 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042c69) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042c69.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has published a PIN titled "C-UAS Security Briefs PIN" in the goods category, focusing on electronic warfare systems and countermeasures. The briefings will be held in London on a quarterly basis starting from February 19, 2024. Interested providers should express their organisations' interest no later than January 29, 2024. The briefings aim to inform industry partners about UAS/C-UAS operations and will require attendees to have Security Clearance at SC level. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, interested in electronic warfare systems and air defence radar. Suppliers wishing to work with the Ministry of Defence can register on the MOD Supplier Information Database. It is important to note that the PIN does not indicate a formal procurement process commitment but serves as a notification for potential provider expression of interest. Interested parties must adhere to specific instructions provided by the purchasing organisation to compete for advertised MOD contracts. ## Notice The intent of this PIN is to provide notification of planned SECRET UK EYES ONLY Security Briefings which will outline and advise Industry Partners on UAS/C-UAS activity on Ops. This PIN does not constitute the start of any procurement activity or resultant contract - it is for information only, to inform Industry on the C-UAS programme. These Briefings are to be held at a London venue, they will be no longer than 2 hours long, consisting of 1hr-1:30hrs for the briefing and 1hr-30mins for a discussion, and held quarterly as stated below (The following dates can be subject to change): 19th February 2024 May 2024 August 2024 November 2024 Further briefings beyond this date will be arranged at the discretion of the Authority. This PIN will be utilised by the Authority to collect Expressions of Interest from potential providers who wish to take part in these Security briefings. The Authority requests that potential providers express their organisations interest to attend the Security briefings to register via the following multi-user email address: Air-Joint-CUAS-Office@mod.gov.uk Interested parties should respond no later than 10:00 GMT Monday 29th January 2024. Industry attendance will be limited to 2 attendees per company on an enterprise basis with requirement for confirmation of extant Security Clearance. To attend the Security Briefings, all personnel will require Security Clearance at SC and have no restrictions attached to their clearance. When expressing an interest, potential providers must provide an individual to act as the primary point of contact and the following information: - Lead Point of Contact. - Security Clearance level held (for each individual- maximum of 2 attendees per company ). - Security Clearance details including Date of Birth (to be provided by the Company security officer). - This information will need to be sent to Air-Joint-CUAS-Office@mod.gov.uk Following completion of the Expression of Interest period, the security briefings and further details regarding the requirement will be issued to confirmed attendees. The final discretion for any attendees at the briefing event will rest with the Authority. For any interested parties without extant Security Clearance that wish to attend either this or subsequent events the Authority may be able to offer an alternative briefing at a classification of Official. Any parties requiring advice on this matter should contact the multi-user giving brief details of previously held clearances (if any) and further guidance will be provided. This will be at the Authorities discretion. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). This advertised threat briefing does not indicate any formal intention by the Authority to enter into a tender/bid process and does not represent any formal commitment. Suppliers interested in working with the Ministry of Defence should register on the MOD Supplier Information Database (SID) Register, available at www.contracts.mod.uk. The MOD SID is a database of active and potential suppliers available to all MOD and UK Defence procurement personnel and is the main supplier database of MOD Procurement organisations. Please note: the registration and publication of a company profile on the MOD SID does not mean or imply that the supplier has in any way been vetted or approved by the MOD. Suppliers wishing to compete for advertised MOD contracts must respond to any specific call for competition by submitting a separate expression of interest in accordance with the instructions of the purchasing organisation. The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000982-2024 | | 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 | 11 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jan 2024 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35723000 - Air defence radar - 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures ## Release History - 11 Jan 2024 at 15:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000982-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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