Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf1-acdc-731b-ac88-79f1b30ffe7b/provision-of-scida-services pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of SCIDA services [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £20,000,000 Published 2 Oct 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Please note this is not a call for competition, this is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) the PROVISION OF SCIDA SERVICES. The proposed contract commencing 1st January 2026 - 31st December 2030. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity in relation to a procurement to be undertaken on behalf of Air Command. This procurement is for the future provision of SCIDA services for the Air Estate. The term 'SCIDA' refers to the Site Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority. The Co-ordination Installation and Design Authority (CIDA) exists to ensure the correct physical and environmental aspects of all MOD IT fixed infrastructure is installed in a safe and secure manner. The lead authority, CIDA, is a sub-department of the Defence Digital (DD) Operations Pillar. CIDA Governance support the establishment of site-based teams to deliver the SCIDA function; these teams are known as 'SCIDA'. Subsequently. Air SCIDA provides assurance that Site Computer Information Systems (CIS) conforms to regulations and maintains Air safety. Air Command has a requirement to contract for SCIDA provision to maintain Air sites in the UK and overseas. Prior Information Notice for the intended procurement of SCIDA services on behalf of the RAF Estate. It is currently envisaged that this procurement will be run using CCS RM6264 FM DPS to procure SCIDA services. We would like to extend the opportunity to all potential suppliers to have access to the competition. Use of a DPS allows suppliers to onboard at any time, and they only have to select the individual services they are capable of delivering. If this would be of interest, please read the attached guidance doc and follow the instructions to onboard. Onboarding is completely free. CCS have also produced a video guide albeit for a different DPS, but the onboarding process is the same. From around 4 mins into this YouTube video, the information is fairly generic that may help. If you have any questions, please reach out to . Read full description ## CPV classification Computer audit services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c28e836f-efe0-4683-abe2-b38ade21285f) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Ministry of Defence: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [SONI090 – Client-Side Advisor · SONI Ltd · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4736-72ba-9b73-0e325c4a96e5/soni090-client-side-advisor) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster)