Tender

SERPENS RFI 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME

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Tender

07 Mar 2020 at 09:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme, has initiated a procurement process titled "SERPENS RFI 2". This opportunity falls within the industry category of Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance, with a total estimated value of £400 million. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage and is set to close on 17th April 2020. The project is based in Bristol, UK, with expected contract commencement on 3rd March 2024 and an anticipated completion date of 17th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the goods sector, to grow by supplying essential equipment for military operations. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement can contribute to innovative solutions in the procurement of Category A equipment. Businesses specialising in technology, defence, and engineering could find this opportunity particularly beneficial, helping them to establish long-term relationships within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SERPENS RFI 2

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1 Instead of: previous description Read: RFI 2 Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk THIS IS TO NOTIFY ALL SUPPLIERS THAT "RFI 2" IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE AWARD PORTAL. SERPENS is a Category A equipment procurement project taking into account the through life costs. The main Users are 1 Arty Brigade and 1 ISR Brigade. The In Service date for SERPENS is 2026 with an anticipated Out of Service Date of 2057. If not already completed, registration can be found on the SERPENS AWARD Portal where the Authority will be sharing information throughout the project. https://award.bravosolution.co.uk/serpens/web/project/101/register. RFI 2 will close by 23.55 17/04/2020 Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7126d0-7e09-4ba7-8539-82e64cb8375f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2024 - 17 Apr 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rory.allen131@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441179132548

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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