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SERPENS Acoustic Weapon Locating System

Ministry of Defence

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20 Feb 2025 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the tender stage for procuring the SERPENS Acoustic Weapon Locating System. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically acoustic devices, and is set for delivery in the United Kingdom. The tender process, conducted through a restricted procedure, has a deadline for submission of bids on 23 March 2025, with invitations for the second stage being issued from 7 April 2025. The project entails the supply of eight acoustic systems, along with up to five years of Integrated Logistics Support, commencing from 18 September 2025 until 17 September 2030. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 20 million, and interested suppliers need to express their interest and respond to the tender via the provided eSourcing portal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in defence technology and acoustic devices. Companies with capabilities in developing and maintaining weapon locating systems, as well as those with logistics support expertise for defence systems, will find this opportunity particularly suited to their strengths. By securing this contract, businesses can establish a robust partnership with the Ministry of Defence, gain a foothold in the defence sector, and potentially access further options for Post Design Services subject to funding. The competitive nature of the restricted procedure ensures that only qualified entities demonstrating technical and economic suitability are considered, potentially leading to a long-term, high-value engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SERPENS Acoustic Weapon Locating System

Notice Description

The Army has an enduring need for passive weapon locating capability to enhance battle winning counter fires and increase the Warfighting Division's lethality.

Lot Information

Lot 1

8 x Acoustic Systems and up to 5 years Integrated Logistics Support

Options: Options for ILS Years 4 & 5. Option for Post Design Services (PDS) if Funding allows

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e53d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006314-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 17 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

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