--- title: "RAF Raven Systems Integrator" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05460b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05460b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05460b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05460b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-08-11" --- # RAF Raven Systems Integrator Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05460b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05460b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05460b.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047738-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,000,000 | | Lots value | £32,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP14 4UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway West | | Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75221000 - Military defence services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2025 at 14:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047738-2025 - 10 Jun 2025 at 12:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031255-2025 - 10 Jun 2025 at 12:10 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031246-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047738-2025 11th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031255-2025 10th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031246-2025 10th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/96223051019899A1BF43 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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