Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb9-c2af-70db-8458-acedc27487a3/mission-critical-briefing-communications-system-rfi pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Mission Critical Briefing (Communications) System - RFI [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value Not stated Published 27 Oct 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Mission Critical Briefing (Communications) System - Request For Information (RFI) Additional information: Request For Information of Ministry of Defence - Mission Critical Briefing (Communications) System ### Introduction The authority has a potential future requirement for the procurement and support of a replacement Mission Critical Briefing System for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Mission Critical Briefing System initiates Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) missions both in the UK and Falklands Islands (FI). Robust information exchange architecture with the minimum people in the chain is essential. The messages will be not above OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE. A long term, replacement solution is required that provides a capability at the QRA Main Operating Bases and supporting units, as well as to the QRA aircraft cockpit. In addition, to enable Agile Combat Employment (ACE),any replacement should be capable of being deployed and used at any mil/civ Forward Operating Base. The Mission Critical Briefing System capability secures unambiguous information exchange between Control and Reporting Centres (CRCs), Operations, Air Traffic Control and High Readiness Platforms for National and NATO QRA operations. This Request for Information (RFI) may be used to inform the procurement strategy, assess whether industry has the capacity to deliver the requirement to the timescales needed, provide VROM cost for the replacement capability. The authority's commercial strategy is to complete this requirement. ### Requirements The new capability shall be able to operate on Internet Protocol (IP)/4G/5G/wi-fi networks, via MoD RLI network. The capability will be easily deployable to a Forward Operating Base or alternate locations. A deployable capability shall be able to operate on Internet Protocol (IP)/4G/5G/wi-fi networks, via MoD RLI network. For the purpose of providing VROM costs the deployed capability profile can be assumed as interfacing with 2 x Aircraft and 6 x Operators / Users (Sqn Ops, Stn Ops, Air Crew (when not in cockpit), ATC Tower). Additionally, forward holding complement of spares including Intercom Units / Line Replaceable Units / Cable Assembly in support of 1st/2nd Line (Depth A/B) maintenance activities on deployment. For VROM Costs assume 1 x deployable Mission Critical Briefing System. The capability shall interface with the TYPHOON platform. The capability will shall integrate with GUARDIAN C4i advanced VOICE C2 voice over IP (VoIP) Communication System (VCS) at the CRCs at RAF Boulmer and 78 Sqn, Swanwick in the UK and at MPC, FI. The capability shall be supportable until 31 Mar 2040 (15 years). DSEAR 2002 - Any equipment and cable assemblies installed within hazardous areas shall meet the minimum Zone 2 site requirements for electrical equipment of: Gas Group IIA, Temperature Class T3. The use of ATEX certified enclosures as part of the overall design is acceptable if the above criteria is met. Train-the-Trainer Course - The supplier will be required to deliver a Train-the-Trainer package with D Read full description ## CPV classification Air defence radar Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/607720c4-b894-4d1b-9e50-6d0b6e896bb0) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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