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    ContractsSERPENS Close Find Radar System - Contract Award Notice
    Awarded contract

    SERPENS Close Find Radar System - Contract Award Notice

    Awarded
    £74.4m
    Published 15 Sept 2026

    The Ministry of Defence is awarding a contract to supply and support an advanced Close Find Radar weapon locating system for the British Army under the SERPENS project.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 15 Sept 2026· 6 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £74.4m
    Published 15 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £74,359,725
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SU
      SRC UK LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 6 days ago.

    15 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The National Armaments Director Group (Ministry of Defence) is awarding a contract for a Close Find Radar capability under the SERPENS project. This procurement covers the complete lifecycle of a radar-based weapon locating system for the British Army, including: manufacture and installation of the radar system; comprehensive testing and quality assurance; delivery to operational sites; operator and maintenance training; technical documentation and user manuals; ongoing logistics support including spare parts and repairs; and in-service support throughout the contract period. The successful contractor must deliver the system and all associated services according to detailed requirements specified in the procurement documentation. This is a significant defence capability project requiring expertise in radar technology, military systems integration, and sustained field support operations.

    Track record

    13 awards · 13 winners
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-04ec06
    DE
    Buyer
    Defence Equipment and Support
    Sector
    Defence & Security