Tender

SERAPIS Framework

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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08 Nov 2018 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SERAPIS Framework" is being led by the Ministry of Defence's Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Porton Down, UK. This project falls under the research services category and utilises a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender period is currently open and will close on 5th December 2018. The total estimated value of the framework is £300,000,000, with a minimum contract value of £220,000,000. This initiative aims to deliver scientific and technical support for the UK's Defence and Security sectors, particularly focusing on Cyber and Information Systems capabilities, as well as command and control functionalities.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in research and development within the defence and technology sectors. Companies specialising in innovative research solutions and agile project delivery would excel in this framework. The SERAPIS Framework is designed to refresh the supply base, allowing for collaboration with diverse industrial and academic partners, which further enhances the prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their presence in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SERAPIS Framework

Notice Description

In order to maximise the impact of Science and Technology (S&T) for the Defence and Security (D&S) of the UK, Dstl's role includes the responsibility for leading the formulation, design and delivery of a coherent and integrated Ministry of Defence (MOD) S&T programme using industrial, academic and government resources. In particular, the Cyber and Information Systems Division stewards both the Cyber and the Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities (including Space). The Defence and Security Analysis Division stewards the Synthetic Environment and Simulation capabilities. The Serapis Framework aims to provide an expedient mechanism for Dstl to access industrial and academic expertise both within the UK and wider, in support of the Divisions' S&T programmes, and potentially wider MOD and Partner Across Government organisations (PAGs). The construct should allow the supply base to be refreshed throughout the contract lifespan, ensuring that Dstl has access to innovative solutions and robust technical support. Such a construct will allow for the rapid response to emerging capability needs, Urgent Operational Requirements / Urgent Capability Requirements (UOR / UCR) and surge requirements emanating from operations. Based on the structure and contents of the programmes and the aggregation of wider requirements across the portfolios, the Serapis Framework has been categorised into six Lots, details of each Lot is provided in this notice. The competition is seeking to appoint a Prime Contractor for each Lot to lead, manage and deliver research in to the areas covered by the six Lots. The appointed Prime Contractors will be responsible for delivering agile, and cutting-edge research, building and maintaining a robust supplier network with an emphasis on scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration to exploit research, skills and capabilities. In addition to Dstl and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), the Serapis Framework will be available to the following Government Departments / Public Authorities (including their agencies and public bodies): the Home Office, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. 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-Porton Down: Research services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e55eb6c-5265-4cb2-99cc-b91919f0ed3b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 May 2025 Over 5 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, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTON DOWN
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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