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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 078949/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Defence
National registration number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Postal address: Army Headquarters – Monxton Road
Town: Andover
Region: Central Hampshire
Postal code: Sp11 8HJ
Country: United Kingdom

Email: example.example@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Army Directorate of Digital, Security and Intelligence Industry Engagement Event 2026
Reference number: UK02-DDSI-INDUSTRYDAY-2026

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
Special regime
DefenceSecurity

II.1.4) Short description
Important: This event is intended to support engagement and information exchange between the Army’s Directorate of Digital, Security and intelligence (D DSI) and industry. It is not a procurement activity, and attendance will not provide any organisation with a competitive advantage or preferential treatment in relation to any current or future commercial opportunities.
The Dir DSI is bringing together industry partners with its senior leaders to shape the future of the digital environment for our war-fighters.
We will cover:
1. The challenge:
1.1 How do we enhance
1.2 Security against emerging Threats
1.3 Information systems, intelligence, surveillance, and decision-making capabilities to the war-fighter
1.4 Cyber and electromagnetic activity on the battlefield
2. The Framework:
2.1 What are our Digital standards and how we conduct system integration
2.2 How we deliver Army digital services
3. Areas of opportunity:
3.1 Artificial Intelligence- enablement and governance
3.2 Sensor to effector network (ASGARD)
3.3 Building resilience across systems and operations
On the day you will:
1. Gain insight into Army’s future digital direction
2. Explore collaboration opportunities with key stakeholders
3. have the opportunity to take part in 1:1 sessions with senior leaders to discuss mutual priorities and challenges.
4. Hear directly from our 2* Director of Digital, Security and Intelligence (Dir DSI)
This is an opportunity to understand where we are heading, and how industry can play a role in delivering the next generation of secure, resilient digital capability.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
0
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
72222300

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom
UKJ – SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-10-07 00:00
End
2026-10-07 23:59
Duration
1 day

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-10-06 23:59

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-08-19 12:38

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-09-09 23:59
Engagement process description
Join us at our Industry Day to gain a clear view of our priorities, challenges, and where we see opportunities to work more closely with industry.
Date: 7 October 2026
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Venue: Defence Academy, Shrivenham (SN6 8LA)
Register you interest by emailing: ArmyDSI-Engagement-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Registration closes 09 September 2026
Spaces are limited due to venue capacity. If the event is oversubscribed, attendance maybe limited to one delegate per company.
Registrations will remain open until 09 September 2026, after which we will review all expressions of interest and contact applicants with an update.
Please note that attendance is subject to confirmation. Before a place can be allocated, we will need additional information regarding your security clearance. Following this review, we will confirm whether a place can be offered. If your attendance is confirmed, we will then request further details required for site access and event administration