Scope
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 January 2026
Engagement process description
Please refer to RFI document.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 May 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Maria Christodoulou
Email: Maria.Christodoulou103@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60504
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government