Find a TenderPast planning noticePreliminary market engagement notice
Published 9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST

Official UK procurement notice

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Rapstone Industry Day

Official notice

Authority: Ministry of Defence (Central government)

ServicesBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Administration, defence and social security services (75) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Planned pipeline value£0pipeline notice, not a live tender
Tender notice expected Date not publishedfrom the planned procurement notice
Contract term Ends 20 Jun 2025starts 19 Jun 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

contracts.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 published
Lot #1PlannedSMEVCSE
Contract period: 19 Jun 2025 – 20 Jun 2025
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

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)
Military defence services
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545a4 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
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Timeline

9 Jun 2025 → 19 Jun 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST
  2. Contract starts
    19 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST
  3. Market engagement
    19 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
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST
    UK2

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

Ministry of Defence

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ Army HQ, Monxton Road, Andover, South East, SP11 8HJContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure