Tender

SERPENS RFI 2

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

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Tender

09 Mar 2020 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme, which is conducting a tender titled "SERPENS RFI 2," focused on equipment within the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance industry. This project is based in Bristol, UK, with an active procurement stage and a tender period ending on 5th March 2024. The contract is valued at £400 million and is expected to commence on 5th March 2024, running until 17th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those engaged in the supply of military equipment and technology. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this process may include SMEs with relevant experience in delivering complex goods, particularly in sectors related to defence and equipment procurement. Engaging with the SERPENS project could enhance their growth prospects, given its scale and the long-term service requirements stretching until 2057.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SERPENS RFI 2

Notice Description

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. 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
ocds-b5fd17-b0314527-31e1-4299-9393-5e4a4351e047
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ca09450-dd7b-4600-8f5c-1bf2caa6d4d7
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
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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