--- title: "SERAPIS Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd61643f-0de0-49ed-a89b-a1d81dbf5efb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd61643f-0de0-49ed-a89b-a1d81dbf5efb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd61643f-0de0-49ed-a89b-a1d81dbf5efb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd61643f-0de0-49ed-a89b-a1d81dbf5efb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)" published: "2018-11-08" --- # SERAPIS Framework Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd61643f-0de0-49ed-a89b-a1d81dbf5efb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd61643f-0de0-49ed-a89b-a1d81dbf5efb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd61643f-0de0-49ed-a89b-a1d81dbf5efb.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "SERAPIS Framework" is being led by the Ministry of Defence's Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Porton Down, UK. This project falls under the research services category and utilises a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender period is currently open and will close on 5th December 2018. The total estimated value of the framework is £300,000,000, with a minimum contract value of £220,000,000. This initiative aims to deliver scientific and technical support for the UK's Defence and Security sectors, particularly focusing on Cyber and Information Systems capabilities, as well as command and control functionalities. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in research and development within the defence and technology sectors. Companies specialising in innovative research solutions and agile project delivery would excel in this framework. The SERAPIS Framework is designed to refresh the supply base, allowing for collaboration with diverse industrial and academic partners, which further enhances the prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their presence in government contracts. ## Notice In order to maximise the impact of Science and Technology (S&T) for the Defence and Security (D&S) of the UK, Dstl's role includes the responsibility for leading the formulation, design and delivery of a coherent and integrated Ministry of Defence (MOD) S&T programme using industrial, academic and government resources. In particular, the Cyber and Information Systems Division stewards both the Cyber and the Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities (including Space). The Defence and Security Analysis Division stewards the Synthetic Environment and Simulation capabilities. The Serapis Framework aims to provide an expedient mechanism for Dstl to access industrial and academic expertise both within the UK and wider, in support of the Divisions' S&T programmes, and potentially wider MOD and Partner Across Government organisations (PAGs). The construct should allow the supply base to be refreshed throughout the contract lifespan, ensuring that Dstl has access to innovative solutions and robust technical support. Such a construct will allow for the rapid response to emerging capability needs, Urgent Operational Requirements / Urgent Capability Requirements (UOR / UCR) and surge requirements emanating from operations. Based on the structure and contents of the programmes and the aggregation of wider requirements across the portfolios, the Serapis Framework has been categorised into six Lots, details of each Lot is provided in this notice. The competition is seeking to appoint a Prime Contractor for each Lot to lead, manage and deliver research in to the areas covered by the six Lots. The appointed Prime Contractors will be responsible for delivering agile, and cutting-edge research, building and maintaining a robust supplier network with an emphasis on scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration to exploit research, skills and capabilities. In addition to Dstl and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), the Serapis Framework will be available to the following Government Departments / Public Authorities (including their agencies and public bodies): the Home Office, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. 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-Porton Down: Research services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e55eb6c-5265-4cb2-99cc-b91919f0ed3b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000,000 | | 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, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) | | Locality | PORTON DOWN | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP4 0JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2018 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e55eb6c-5265-4cb2-99cc-b91919f0ed3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e55eb6c-5265-4cb2-99cc-b91919f0ed3b 8th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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