Provision of 'SmartBasing - Access Control' - Early Market Engagement Request for Information (RFI)

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