--- title: "Provision of SCIDA services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-10-02" --- # Provision of SCIDA services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e0.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of SCIDA services, specifically targeting the computer audit services industry under CPV code 72810000. The purchasing process is currently in the planning stage, with the anticipated contract spanning 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030. This opportunity pertains to the Air Command division, ensuring IT infrastructure for Air Estate. The contract is valued at 20 million GBP and aims to maintain UK and overseas sites through the CCS RM6264 FM Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The deadline for future notices is 31st December 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer audit and facilities management services involving ICT operations. The MOD encourages suppliers to onboard using the DPS, which allows for flexibility and continuous access. Ideal candidates are companies experienced in IT infrastructure governance and assurance, looking to expand their footprint within the defence sector. The procurement process offers a streamlined path to competition, making it accessible for a wide range of suppliers. Businesses interested in growth through strategic defence contracts should consider participating. ## 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. 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 SCIDA services are required for the entire RAF estate. The SCIDA is responsible for the governance and assurance of all physical elements of all fixed ICT installations within the Configuration Boundary. ICT is the collective term for an ICT solution which comprises of ICT systems, associated cables and ICT supporting infrastructure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031467-2024 | | 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 | 31 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | 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 - 72514100 - Facilities management services involving computer operation - 72810000 - Computer audit services - 79993100 - Facilities management services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 08:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031467-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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