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RAF Raven Systems Integrator

Ministry of Defence

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence

Buyer Address: HQ Air Command, RAF High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UKJ13, HP14 4UE, United Kingdom

Contact Email: rafdigital-ravensysint@mod.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
32000000.0 GBP
Gross: 38400000 GBP
Published
11 Aug 2025, 14:56
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
75221000 - Military defence services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047738-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Optional extension years may be exercised by the Authority.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 32,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 38,400,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-01-31T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Value for Money (VfM) Index (Non-cost score / Price (£NPV)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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