Official UK procurement notice
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Rapstone Industry Day
Authority: Ministry of Defence (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptioncontracts.mod.uk/go/856573470197555D29D1 ↗
Join Rapstone at Tidworth Lecture Theatre on Thursday 19th June to hear all about who we are and what we’re doing for the British Army!
Revolutionise Army Capability: Collaborate with Rapstone
Ready to see your innovations directly impact the front line inside 24 months? Rapstone is the fastest connection to the heart of Army capability development, offering a streamlined, collaborative, and results-driven pathway to collaborate with the British Army.
We’re NOT a programme. We're a catalyst. Rapstone is a dedicated team bridging the gap between cutting-edge industry expertise, the evolving needs while delivering capability into the hands of the modern Warfighter. We're empowering industry leaders like you; to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of defence capability procurement and delivery. Driving a fielded capability inside 24 months from engagement into the hands of the modern Warfighter within a 5th generation battlespace.
What makes Rapstone different?
- Engagement: Rapstone provides the single fastest, clear point of contact, connecting you directly with the Warfighter and their critical capability needs.
- Crystal-Clear Challenges: We present Army requirements in plain English, eliminating ambiguity and ensuring your team understands the mission from day one. No more guessing games – just clearly defined problems ripe for innovative solutions.
- True Collaboration: We foster a culture of transparency, honesty, and genuine collaboration. We believe in building strong, long-term relationships with industry, working together as one team.
- Early Engagement: Get involved from the ground up. Rapstone facilitates early engagement, allowing you to influence the direction of capability development and maximise the impact of your technology.
- Open Innovation Ecosystem: We're building a vibrant community with industry, fostering collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas. Join a network of like-minded innovators pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Your Opportunity:
- Shape the Future: Help us refine the engagement model and define how industry collaborates with the Army. Your expertise is invaluable in creating a truly effective relationship.
- Drive Transformation: Challenge the status quo and bring your most innovative solutions to the table. Rapstone is looking for collaboration from industry to disrupt and transform Army capability at speed.
- Make a Real Difference: Contribute directly to enhancing the fighting power and effectiveness of the British Army. See your work translate into tangible improvements on the front line.
The Ask:
- Trust Rapstone: We're committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship.
- Collaborate Fearlessly: Share your expertise, partner with other industry providers, and work collaboratively at all levels.
- Innovate Boldly: Challenge assumptions, push boundaries, and bring your most transformative ideas to the table.
The Outcome:
Together, Rapstone with industry will deliver the next generation of Army capability, directly supporting the Chief of the General Staff's vision for a 2x fighting power effect by 2027. Join a team that's making a real difference.
Ready to revolutionise Army capability, 24 months from engagement to a capability being in the hands of the Warfighter? Contact us today to explore opportunities and join the Rapstone revolution.
Our key priority areas are:
ASGARD, Data & Digital, C-UAS, S-UAS, EMO Competence, Logistics and Support, Unmanned Ground Manoeuvre and Mine Clearance, Effectors, offerings that areTRL8/9
This event will focus on C-UAS, EMO Competence, Logistics and Support, Unmanned Ground Manoeuvre and Mine Clearance, Effectors.
Sensor, Decider, Effector, Sustainer.
If you wish to join us, please send your expression of interest by 1600 on Monday 16th June to “[email protected]” with details of your company and names of those who wish to attend. Please note, depending on interest we may limit attendance to 1 person per company.
CPV: Military defence services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Planned
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Past planning notice
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST
- Last source update
- 9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-031070- Latest notice
- Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545a4Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
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Timeline
9 Jun 2025 → 19 Jun 2025 · 3 dates- Planning notice published9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST
- Contract starts19 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST
- Market engagement19 Jun 2025, 23:59 BST
Join Rapstone at Tidworth Lecture Theatre on Thursday 19th June to hear all about who we are and what we’re doing for the British Army!
If you wish to join us, please send your expression of interest by 1600 on Monday 16th June to “[email protected]” with details of your company and names of those who wish to attend. Please note, depending on interest we may limit attendance to 1 person per company.
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Preliminary market engagement notice published9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BSTUK2
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Pipeline notice- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender