Ministry of Defence, DSTL, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) · Awarded contract
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Award of SERAPIS Framework for Defence Science and Technology Research to Multiple Prime Contractors

Awarded 07 Jul 2019

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Awarded07 Jul 2019
Value£300,000,000.00
SupplierRoke Manor Research Limited,BAE Systems Applied Intelligence Limited,QinetiQ Limited,QinetiQ Limited,Newman & Spurr Consultancy Ltd,Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd
AgencyMinistry of Defence, DSTL, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 1y 4mo ago6y term
Awarded 7 July 2019Expired 6 July 2025

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The Ministry of Defence, DSTL, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) awarded a contract to Roke Manor Research Limited, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence Limited, QinetiQ Limited, QinetiQ Limited, Newman & Spurr Consultancy Ltd, and Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd for the SERAPIS Framework, valued at AUD 300,000,000.

The framework provides Dstl with an expedient mechanism to access industrial and academic expertise in support of its Science and Technology programmes, including Cyber and Information Systems Division (Cyber, C4ISR, and Space) and Defence and Security Analysis Division (Synthetic Environment and Simulation).

It is structured into six Lots, with a Prime Contractor appointed for each Lot to lead, manage, and deliver agile research, build and maintain a robust supplier network, and enable rapid response to emerging capability needs, Urgent Operational Requirements/Urgent Capability Requirements, and surge requirements.

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