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pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# BOREALIS - RFI

[Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

11 Sept 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.

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## About this tender

This RFI is seeking feedback from industry on the proposed commercial models, approach to take and limitations on Intellectual Property (IP) and Technical ability in order for the Authority to understand the most suitable procurement approach and the type of systems/products available to fulfil the BOREALIS requirement.

The returns from this RFI will be used to gain an understanding of:

- The most suitable commercial approach by seeking recommendations, LFE, strengths and risks of the following commercial models:

o Prime (with subcontractors)

o Consortium (Prime + Partners)

o Multi-Supplier Environment.

- IP limitations - including but not limited to, policies, third party applications, and any limitations in outputs, ownership or ability to share, IP Policies, Integration of applications and Tools with other commercial and military developed applications and tools.
- System requirements or limitations on integration of systems.
- COTS or Bespoke solutions offerings available on the market and availability of AI/ML solutions.
- Indication on Price and/or provision of a company catalogue.
- Indication on Agile teams, roles and size of SCRUM/Dev team.

A full list of questions is provided in Annex A - RFI Questionnaire (attached separately).

Industry's responses to this RFI will be used to inform a number of elements in the BOREALIS procurement strategy, such as the Commercial Model, requirement writing and setting, budget and the IP strategy. Should the Authority wish to seek clarification or ask questions in relation to a RFI response, companies will be contacted on an individual, case by case basis.

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## CPV classification

IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ee493d61-a7d2-4adf-b616-8935bc370a94)

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