Cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system operating from Corsham

Tender description

Defence Digital is keen to begin engagement with Industry as The Authority start to prepare to re-tender the run, support and ongoing improvement of its private cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system. The system supports Defence business across a global footprint in a variety of environments including fixed and deployed. The Authority intend for this meeting to be an initial engagement with industry, with participation from: - The Authority delivery team; - The Authority planning team; - The Authority commercial team The goal of the event is to ensure that Industry is aware of the Authority’s aspirations in this space, and are best placed to help explore and shape the Authority’s request for Industry support, including how the Authority can gain confidence that SMEs are able to contribute. The Authority expect the briefing to take approximately 1 hour with the opportunity for networking and discussions afterwards. This initial briefing will be held at OFFICIAL SENSITIVE and will be open to SC cleared personnel only. Subsequent briefings may be held at higher classifications. Interested parties should respond to this PIN for details on the time and location of the industry event. Responses should be sent to Daniel.Salter105@mod.gov.uk by Monday 9th October. Any responses sent using DSP will not be picked up. Please note: this market sounding exercise is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. Lot 1: Cloud based, highly secure mission critical ICT system operating from Corsham