Planning

SERPENS Project Interim Integration to FC BISA (II2F) additional de-risking and D&M

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 15:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The initiative, titled "SERPENS Project Interim Integration to FC BISA (II2F) additional de-risking and D&M," falls under the defence and security regime. This procurement is currently in the planning stage with a direct award method anticipated, focusing on goods procurement. Important upcoming dates include the future notice date on 6th March 2026, with the contract period planned to start on 25th May 2026 and end on 19th December 2027.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in hardware and software integration consultancy services, as well as tactical command, control, and communication systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement, creating potential for growth. Businesses with expertise in network interfaces and command, control, and communication systems will find this tender particularly relevant, given its scope in finalising risk assessment activities, conducting critical design reviews, and supporting system security assurance processes. The direct award method suggests faster engagement opportunities for eligible vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SERPENS Project Interim Integration to FC BISA (II2F) additional de-risking and D&M

Notice Description

Interim Integration to FC BISA System (II2F) is a "middleware" solution that will communicate with SERPENS sensors and automatically 'translate' the sensor data into data readable by FC BISA. The scope of the procurement covers: Finalisation of Assessment Phase de-risking activities to Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Any additional development of scope emergent from Finalisation of Assessment Phase de-risking activities, the Critical Design Review (CDR), Demonstration, Manufacture (including Hardware Procurement) and Support to System Security Assurance Process and 'In Service' Requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017037-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30237110 - Network interfaces

30237135 - Network interfaces cards

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 19 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
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
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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