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DNO453 - Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Jan 25 (KCL)-CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Mar 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DNO453 - Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Jan 25 (KCL)-CAN" contract by the Ministry of Defence has advanced to the award stage. This tender, classified under the industry category of Military Research and Technology, sought services with a completion value of £235,814.47. The contract was awarded to Kings College London, and the work based out of Bristol is scheduled to start on 3rd March 2025, continuing until 31st March 2027. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 20th January 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, besting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in military research and technology, especially SMEs capable of providing specialised services. The Ministry of Defence's focus on a dynamic purchasing system ensures that competent businesses with innovative solutions have access to government contracts. Companies within the UK and European regions, as well as from British Overseas Territories and beyond, would find this contract relevant for expansion. The collaboration with an esteemed institution like Kings College London sets a precedent for partnering with major research entities, offering substantial growth and networking benefits for suppliers within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

DNO453 - Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Jan 25 (KCL)-CAN

Notice Description

Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Jan 25 (KCL)-CAN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e1b2636-ae92-47f1-b2ae-2142aab7d4ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b1bced6-bff6-4a27-b16e-a8e9a15432b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£235,814 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,814 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

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