--- title: "SERPENS RFI 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bed5874-a0f2-4c1c-85ab-898620fa49bb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bed5874-a0f2-4c1c-85ab-898620fa49bb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bed5874-a0f2-4c1c-85ab-898620fa49bb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bed5874-a0f2-4c1c-85ab-898620fa49bb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME" published: "2020-03-07" --- # SERPENS RFI 2 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bed5874-a0f2-4c1c-85ab-898620fa49bb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bed5874-a0f2-4c1c-85ab-898620fa49bb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bed5874-a0f2-4c1c-85ab-898620fa49bb.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme, has initiated a procurement process titled "SERPENS RFI 2". This opportunity falls within the industry category of Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance, with a total estimated value of £400 million. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage and is set to close on 17th April 2020. The project is based in Bristol, UK, with expected contract commencement on 3rd March 2024 and an anticipated completion date of 17th April 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the goods sector, to grow by supplying essential equipment for military operations. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement can contribute to innovative solutions in the procurement of Category A equipment. Businesses specialising in technology, defence, and engineering could find this opportunity particularly beneficial, helping them to establish long-term relationships within the defence sector. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1 Instead of: previous description Read: RFI 2 Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk 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. RFI 2 will close by 23.55 17/04/2020 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.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7126d0-7e09-4ba7-8539-82e64cb8375f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2024 - 17 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance ## Release History - 7 Mar 2020 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7126d0-7e09-4ba7-8539-82e64cb8375f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7126d0-7e09-4ba7-8539-82e64cb8375f 7th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://award.bravosolution.co.uk/serpens/web/project/101/register - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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