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title: "SERPENS RFI 2"
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# SERPENS RFI 2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0314527-31e1-4299-9393-5e4a4351e047

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme, which is conducting a tender titled "SERPENS RFI 2," focused on equipment within the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance industry. This project is based in Bristol, UK, with an active procurement stage and a tender period ending on 5th March 2024. The contract is valued at £400 million and is expected to commence on 5th March 2024, running until 17th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those engaged in the supply of military equipment and technology. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this process may include SMEs with relevant experience in delivering complex goods, particularly in sectors related to defence and equipment procurement. Engaging with the SERPENS project could enhance their growth prospects, given its scale and the long-term service requirements stretching until 2057.

## Notice

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. 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/5ca09450-dd7b-4600-8f5c-1bf2caa6d4d7 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2020 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ca09450-dd7b-4600-8f5c-1bf2caa6d4d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ca09450-dd7b-4600-8f5c-1bf2caa6d4d7
  9th 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

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