diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index ff2f74163..fabbec00e 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -9,4 +9,4 @@ serviceName=openlmis-requisition
 # Only a Release Manager should update this
 # See https://openlmis.atlassian.net/wiki/display/OP/Rolling+a+Release
 ######################################################################
-serviceVersion=8.2.0-SNAPSHOT
+serviceVersion=8.2.0-RC1