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title: "715826483 - DMS Development & Support - UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c92"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
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# 715826483 - DMS Development & Support - UK1

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c92

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## Summary

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "DMS Development & Support - UK1". This procurement is part of the industry category "industry-specific software development services" and aims to support and enhance the existing Disposition Management System (DMS) that operates on the Salesforce platform. It covers services throughout the UK, with an estimated contract start date of 30th October 2026. The process involves a Preliminary Market Engagement to gather market insights, followed by a potential competitive restricted procedure leveraging the Government Commercial Agency’s RM1043.9 Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 Framework. Interested suppliers must submit their responses by 14th August 2026.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in Salesforce or similar platforms. The contract, valued at approximately £6 million including VAT, is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given its projected three-year duration, allowing businesses to enhance their market presence and capabilities. The process seeks input to refine procurement strategies, aiming to deliver outcomes that are viable, cost-effective, and aligned with market trends, which can provide strategic growth for companies capable of innovating and delivering robust software solutions that meet MoD requirements. Businesses participating in the market engagement process can also benefit from understanding potential risks and cost implications, ensuring a competitive edge in future tender proceedings.

## Notice

The Disposition Management System (DMS) is a programme that runs off the Salesforce platform, it allows the tasking of items for disposal across the Front Line Commands (FLC) to be actioned directly with the contractors that Defence Recycling and Disposals Team (DRDT) manage through their framework agreements. DRDT require combined support for an existing system built on the Salesforce Platform in addition to development of existing and new functionality within the system to facilitate DRDT operations. The needs for both Support and Development are detailed in the Statement of Requirement.

### Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) issued to inform the market of
early engagement activities in a Request for Information (RFI).
Participation in this exercise:
• Is voluntary
• Will not be formally evaluated
• Will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement
The National Armaments Director Group’s Defence Recycling and Disposals Team (DRDT) aims to gather the Market’s opinion and views to best inform the procurement process and, if necessary, better the current approach. The Authority seeks to determine whether the proposed procurement approach is viable, affordable, attractive to the market and capable of delivering the required outcomes. 
The Authority intends to recompete the requirement through a new contract with a term of 3 years (3 x 12-month periods), with an anticipated Contract Start Date of October 2026. 
In line with government guidance, DRDT currently aims to utilise the Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) (previously known as Crown Commercial Service (CCS)) RM1043.9 Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 Framework, specifically Lot 2 – Digital Capability and Delivery Partners. 
The Authority currently intends to conduct this procurement using the Competitive Restricted Procedure. Supplier down-selection is planned to be undertaken using the GCA down-selection tool, with the highest-ranking suppliers being invited to participate in the tender process. 
Contract Value (estimated): 
£ 5,000,000.00 excluding VAT 
£ 6,000,000.00 including VAT 
The Disposition Management System (DMS) is a programme that runs off the Salesforce platform, it allows the tasking of items for disposal across the Front Line Commands (FLC) to be actioned directly with the contractors that DRDT manage through their framework agreements. 
DRDT require support services for an the DMS system , in addition to development of existing and new functionalities within the system to facilitate DRDT operations. 
Through this RFI the Authority aims to better understand: 
• Whether the market can deliver the requirement; 
• What the future Market trends may be; 
• If this type of requirement should be structured differently; 
• What could be the most effective delivery approach; 
• How much it is likely to cost and how different aspects of the requirement can impact cost; 
• How long it is Development likely to take; 
• What risks exist; 
• How MOD security requirements may affect delivery; 
• How to ensure continuity of service during transition; 
• How to maximise self-reliance/ independence for the Authority to manage and make routine changes to the system; 
• Whether the current proposed procurement approach is the most appropriate. 
Suppliers interested in participating in this RFI should:
1. Register via: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60870
2. Access the RFI documentation
3. Clarification Questions by 16:00 on Thursday 6th of August 2026 to DESOD-DRDTContractRelet@mod.gov.uk 
4. Submit responses by: 16:00 on Thursday 14th of August 2026 
The Authority intends to hold a supplier engagement event / open forum via teams
following the RFI phase.
This event will be open to all interested suppliers, including those who did not respond
to the RFI. Details will be communicated via email and/or future notice
The Authority may share anonymised findings from the RFI to support transparency and
equal access to information. Suppliers should clearly identify any commercially sensitive
information in their responses.
The Authority reserves the right to:
• Amend or discontinue this engagement
• Use information gathered to inform any future procurement
• This notice is not a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070312-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Additional buyers | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 12:49 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070312-2026
- 24 Jul 2026 at 12:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070293-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024200-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070312-2026
  24th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070293-2026
  24th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024200-2026
  17th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60870
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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