Provision of SmartBasing - Access Control - Early Market Engagement Request for Information (RFI)

Published date: 25 April 2024

Contract summary

Industry

Closed-circuit television apparatus - 32231000

Closed-circuit television cameras - 32234000

Film equipment - 32321100

Location of contract

North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland, Wales

Procurement reference

tender_424079/1348707

Published date

25 April 2024

Closing date

10 May 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

Aim:
Following the Market Interest Event held on 24 April 2024 the Authority seeks information from industry. The aim of the attached questionnaire is to test potential market reaction and provide sufficient information to help the Authority determine how they will proceed with the SMARTBasing Access Control concept.

This questionnaire has been drafted to enable the Authority to gain industry's feedback on 1) the viability of the concept 2) perceived barriers 3) market possibilities 4) market appetite for risk and capacity to deliver the required outputs and 5) risks and issues.

The answers provided by Industry are intended to help MOD consider various commercial aspects as part of Early Market Engagement. Responses will not be used or assessed as part of any future procurement exercise for this requirement. Additionally, failure to submit a response in whole or part will not affect your ability to continue participation in this opportunity should it progress to market.

If you can respond to the questions below, providing your views and insights, it would be very much appreciated.


Instructions for completion and return:
Please respond to each question, using Arial 11 and adhering to the page limit prescribed for each question.
Once completed please return to: armyinfo-strat-cmrcl-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Completed questionnaires should be returned by no later than 1200hrs on 9 May 2024. Earlier responses will be appreciated, where possible, to aid the Authority in concluding the analysis of all returns in a timely manner. Along with your completed response you are invited to provide any marketing material that would help MOD understand more about your organisation and the market you operate in. No commercially sensitive information should be provided.


The following documents have been attached to this notice for reference:

- Copy of Market Interest Event Presentation
- Copy of Market Interest Event Clarification Questions (CQs) and Authority Responses
- Draft User Requirements Document (URD)
- Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire

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More information

Attachments

20240417-SmartBasing_Access_Control_URD_DRAFT_MIE-O.pdf

User Requirements Document

20240423-SmartBasing_Access Control_Market_Interest_Event_Presentation-FINAL-O v1.4.pdf

Market Interest Event Presentation

20240424-SmartBasing_Access Control_Market_Interest_Event_CQ_Responses-O.pdf

Market Interest Event CQs and Authority Responses

20240425 SMARTBasing RFI-O.pdf

Market Interest Event RFI Questionnaire

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Mr James Racheter

Address

Army Commercial, Army HQ, Blenheim Building, Marlborough Lines (South Site), Monxton Road
Andover
SP11 8HT
England

Email

armyinfo-strat-cmrcl-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

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