JES/00149 - CORNERSTONE

CORNERSTONE will address a Defence need for a networked Land Electronic Warfare and Signals Intelligence capability built on common standards, setting foundations for Multi-Domain Integration. This capability will grow with the pace of change of global technology and adapt to the threat to the UK.

The Authority is holding an Industry Day for interested suppliers where further details regarding the project will be briefed. The Industry Day will be held on 18th January 2023 at: Army HQ, Marlborough Lanes, Andover, SP11 8JH, arrival from 09.00am with the brief starting 10:00am GMT.

Please note, attendance is limited to a maximum of two employees per Company and only one division of a Company. Depending on final attendee numbers, the Authority may have to restrict attendance further to one employee per Company. All attendees will need to have UK SC clearance as a minimum to attend this Industry Day.

If you would like to attend the Industry Day, please express your interest via the DSP. Any issues please email Kate.French103@mod.gov.uk. Interested parties should respond no later than 17:00pm GMT 16th December 2022 and provide the following details:

• The names of each employee who are nominated to attend.
• E-mail address and contact telephone number (for each individual).
• Security Clearance level held (for each individual).
• Security Clearance details (to be provided by the Company security officer).

The Authority reserves the right to take a discretionary view for responses received after this period. In addition, the Authority reserves the right to restrict or refuse attendance where deemed appropriate to do so.

Details of the day will be issued closer to the event.

Prospective suppliers will be required to hold UK List X status at Contract Award. Tenderer's will be required to hold a minimum of SC clearance to have access to ITN documentation. Before you apply to attend the Industry Day, please consider your ability to meet these requirements.

The Authority may at its sole discretion amend and/ or cancel this early market engagement/ subsequent procurement process or withdraw this PIN at any time for any reason. No contractual rights express or implied arise out of this notice.