Request For Information (RFI) – in respect of a potential future opportunity for a Prime Contract for the Provision of Defence General Munitions (DGM) inclusive of Category Management.

Tender description

Following the Early Market Engagement Event (Industry Day) which took place on 28 February 2024, DE&S is now inviting all interested suppliers to partake in a Request for Information (RFI). The Early Market Engagement Event (Industry Day) was advertised as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) on 22/01/2024 DE&S is considering options for the future Category Management, and Provision of Defence General Munitions (DGM). Via this RFI DE&S is looking to engage the market to gain further information only. The information provided will help DE&S to consider and shape any future market engagement strategy and service requirements. DE&S is looking to assess the market capability in relation to the provision of (please note this is not an exhaustive list and may change following the RFI): 1. Category Strategy Development & Management 2. Product & Supplier (re)Qualification & Approval 3. Contracting / Procurement (of Defence General Munitions) 4. Supplier Management 5. Oversight / Management of parties with the DGM Supply Chain 6. Demand Planning, Forecasting and Order Capture 7. Purchase to Pay (P2P) and other enabling IT systems & processes 8. Governance & New Product Development / Introduction (NPD / I) Contract value, including the in-scope Munitions to be provided via this arrangement, is in excess of £400m over a 7 year period. Suppliers should note that any specified total contract values (TCV) are the authority’s best estimates. The value and contract term for this potential requirement will be informed by this Market Engagement activity.