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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: Provision of ‘SmartBasing – Access Control’ – Early Market Engagement Request for Information (RFI)
2. Awarding Authority:
Ministry of Defence
Army Commercial, Army HQ, Blenheim Building, Marlborough Lines (South Site), Monxton Road

Andover
England
SP11 8HT
Contact: Mr James Racheter
Email: armyinfo-strat-cmrcl-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Phone:
URL:
3. Contract Type:
4. 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
5. CPV Codes:
34920000 – Road equipment
45233222 – Paving and asphalting works
32571000 – Communications infrastructure
45314310 – Installation of cable laying
34924000 – Variable message signs
34928200 – Fences
34928000 – Road furniture
34928100 – Crash barriers
34928120 – Barrier components
32234000 – Closed-circuit television cameras
32323500 – Video-surveillance system
45222300 – Engineering work for security installations
45111291 – Site-development work
45111290 – Primary works for services
34996000 – Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads
35125300 – Security cameras
32350000 – Parts of sound and video equipment
50324100 – System maintenance services
35100000 – Emergency and security equipment
32412110 – Internet network
45314320 – Installation of computer cabling
48200000 – Networking, Internet and intranet software package
45314300 – Installation of cable infrastructure
32323000 – Video monitors
34923000 – Road traffic-control equipment
32321100 – Film equipment
32323400 – Video-playback equipment
34928110 – Road barriers
32323300 – Video equipment
34928450 – Bollards
34928472 – Sign posts
34928471 – Sign materials
32342000 – Loudspeakers
34928470 – Signage
32424000 – Network infrastructure
42961100 – Access control system
32231000 – Closed-circuit television apparatus
48610000 – Database systems
35120000 – Surveillance and security systems and devices
48730000 – Security software package
32351000 – Accessories for sound and video equipment
32351200 – Screens
34972000 – Traffic-flow measuring system
6. NUTS Codes: UKJ33
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: North East,North West,Yorkshire and The Humber,East Midlands,West Midlands,East of England,London,South East,South West,Scotland,Wales
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
tender_424079/1348707
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: Not Provided
10. Start Date:
11. End Date:
12. Closing Date:
13. Other Information:
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