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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Rapstone Industry Day
Military defence services
Location not published
Published value
£0
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: Ministry of Defence: "UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Rapstone Industry Day". Published status: planning. Published value: £0. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Ministry of Defence | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | planning No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £0 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Ministry of Defence
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Ministry of Defence. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
1.9%Historical Average
Competition Density
2Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
British Telecommunications PLCTop vendor: 52% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 245 active published awards; 24 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| British Telecommunications PLC | 1 win | £83,200,000 |
| Rowden Technologies Ltd | 1 win | £20,703,891 |
| Janes Group UK Limited | 1 win | £17,500,000 |
| kpmg LLP | 1 win | £8,100,000 |
| THE COLLEGES' PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | 1 win | £7,238,140 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityMinistry of Defence | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusplanning | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST | Last source update9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationMilitary defence services | ||
Delivery areaLocation not published | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0545a4 | ||
What is being bought
https://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 “Guy.Francis135@mod.gov.uk” 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.
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £0
9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST - Status changed to planning
9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST - Official notice release published
9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST - Buyer information updated
9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedplanningPublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST - Procedure published
9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST - engagement
19 Jun 2025, 23:59 BST · scheduledJoin 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 “Guy.Francis135@mod.gov.uk” 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.
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Ministry of Defence
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZDocuments (1)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 9 Jun 2025, 16:49 BST
Related procedures (0)
No related procedures published
Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleNot published |