--- title: "Title missing - see contract for details." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a4df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a4df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4df.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-10-02" --- # Title missing - see contract for details. Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a4df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4df.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD), headquartered in High Wycombe, UK, has announced a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the upcoming procurement of SCIDA (Site Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority) services under the CCS RM6264 FM Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement, intended for the maintenance of the Air Command's IT fixed infrastructure, will span from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the tender opportunities are designed to ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of MOD IT infrastructure. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting facilities management, network management software, document management, and computer audit services, with delivery locations both in the UK and overseas. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure maintenance, facilities management, and network and document management services. Companies that can provide comprehensive SCIDA functions, ensuring secure and compliant installations, will find this tender particularly relevant. The dynamic purchasing approach facilitates easier entry for suppliers, who can onboard at any time and offer specific services that match their expertise. This creates a flexible and inclusive competition, ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in public sector contracts. For detailed instructions on how to participate, suppliers are encouraged to visit the provided e-tendering platform and follow the provided onboarding guidelines. ## Notice Please note this is not a call for competition, this is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) the PROVISION OF SCIDA SERVICES. The proposed contract commencing 1st January 2026 - 31st December 2030. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity in relation to a procurement to be undertaken on behalf of Air Command. This procurement is for the future provision of SCIDA services for the Air Estate. The term 'SCIDA' refers to the Site Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority. The Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority (CIDA) exists to ensure the correct physical and environmental aspects of all MOD IT fixed infrastructure is installed in a safe and secure manner. The lead authority, CIDA, is a sub-department of the Defence Digital (DD) Operations Pillar. CIDA Governance support the establishment of site-based teams to deliver the SCIDA function; these teams are known as 'SCIDA'. Subsequently. Air SCIDA provides assurance that Site Computer Information Systems (CIS) conforms to regulations and maintains Air safety. Air Command has a requirement to contract for SCIDA provision to maintain Air sites in the UK and overseas. Intended MOD procurement for the supply of SCIDA services for the RAF estate. It is currently envisaged that this procurement will be run using CCS RM6264 FM DPS to procure SCIDA services. We would like to extend the opportunity to all potential suppliers to have access to the competition. Use of a DPS allows suppliers to onboard at any time, and they only have to select the individual services they are capable of delivering. If this would be of interest, please read the attached guidance doc and follow the instructions to onboard. Onboarding is completely free. CCS have also produced a video guide albeit for a different DPS, but the onboarding process is the same. From around 4 mins into this YouTube video, the information is fairly generic that may help. If you have any questions, please reach out to mark.woods@crowncommercial.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031466-2024 | | 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 | 2 Oct 2024 | | 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 | HIGH WYCOMBE | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72511000 - Network management software services - 72512000 - Document management services - 72514300 - Facilities management services for computer systems maintenance - 72810000 - Computer audit services - 79993100 - Facilities management services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 07:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031466-2024 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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