--- title: "RFI - Service Integration" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e251" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e251" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e251.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e251.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-11-26" --- # RFI - Service Integration Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e251 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e251) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e251.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for its project titled "RFI - Service Integration" within the defence and security industry category. This procurement seeks to gather insights from the market to develop a strategy regarding service integration, focusing on emerging innovations such as AI, data security, and introducing a Service Integrator model. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 26th November 2025, with the latest milestone due on 9th January 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1st July 2027 and conclude by 30th June 2032. The location for the contract is Bristol, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of £40 million to £48 million GBP. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage by providing responses to the request for information and insights, which will shape the procurement strategy. This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in artificial intelligence and data security innovations. Businesses that are adept at integrating complex service solutions and implementing new service models will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a lucrative contract. Engaging in this procurement process not only offers financial gain but also positions a company as a strategic partner in the Ministry of Defence's forward-looking service strategies, ensuring enhanced visibility and reputation within the public sector. ## Notice This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to engage the market and gather insights. The information provided in response to this RFI will help inform our understanding of current market capabilities and assist in shaping the development of an appropriate procurement strategy. Through this RFI, the BMfS programme seeks to assess: * Market interest and appetite for the opportunity * The capabilities and service offerings of potential providers * Emerging innovations, including the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) * Approaches to the design and implementation of robust data security * The potential benefits of introducing a new Service Integrator model. The contract value is estimated at this stage is provided for indicative purposes only and is subject to change. ### Planning Information Please refer to RFI document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077183-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 26 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2025 at 11:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077183-2025 - 26 Nov 2025 at 11:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077178-2025 - 17 Nov 2025 at 11:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074338-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077183-2025 26th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077178-2025 26th November 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074338-2025 17th November 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60504 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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