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RAF Raven Systems Integrator

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 15:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

10 Jun 2025 at 13:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Jun 2025 at 13:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently progressing the tender process for the 'RAF Raven Systems Integrator' contract, intended to support a secure, deployable communications platform pivotal for modern Air Power projection and Agile Combat Employment (ACE). This procurement, identified under ocid 'ocds-h6vhtk-05460b', is currently at the tender stage, having transitioned from planning. It focuses on military defence services, aligning with the industry category of defence security services. The project is located in the United Kingdom, and interested parties must register on the Defence Sourcing Portal. The procurement method is selective, utilising a Competitive Flexible Procedure, where the top six highest-scoring applicants from the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) will be invited to tender. Key deadlines include an expression of interest due by the 11th of September, 2025, and the enquiry period closes on the 1st of September, 2025. The contract period spans from February 2026 to January 2028, with optional extensions potentially extending the contract up to January 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in defence communications, particularly those capable of integrating complex systems and managing day-to-day operations of Defence CIS. Companies meeting the selection criteria, which include financial, economic, and technical qualifications, especially those designated as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities for growth. The contract, valued at £38.4 million gross, seeks to optimise Value for Money (VfM) through a rigorous evaluation framework, thereby encouraging bids that demonstrate technical proficiency alongside cost efficiency. Participating in such a high-profile procurement could enhance a business's profile and lead to further governmental contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RAF Raven Systems Integrator

Notice Description

RAVEN is a secure, deployable communications platform that is critical for the projection of modern Air Power and is vital for the enablement of Agile Combat Employment (ACE). The Delivery Team is looking for an SI who has experience in providing support for the day-to-day operations of Defence CIS as well as Service Management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Optional extension years may be exercised by the Authority.

Renewal: Optional extensions of 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year.

Planning Information

Interested Suppliers are required to email their interest to : rafdigital-ravensysint@mod.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05460b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047738-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway East
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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