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Aerodynamic heating and structural thermal loading in Hypersonic Vehicles PhD, Designs for Hypersonic Intakes for Scramjet Propelled Vehicles PhD

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Mar 2023 at 11:22

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13 Mar 2023 at 10:41

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10 Mar 2023 at 14:53

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07 Mar 2023 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for "Aerodynamic heating and structural thermal loading in Hypersonic Vehicles PhD, Designs for Hypersonic Intakes for Scramjet Propelled Vehicles PhD" under the Research services category. The procurement method is selective, with a value of £70,000 in GBP. The contract period starts on 1st September 2023 and ends on 31st December 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a future notice date of 7th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for Universities to engage in research related to hypersonic vehicles. The Ministry of Defence aims to fund this research as a PhD thesis, making it suitable only for academic institutions. The focus areas include design assessment of hypersonic intakes and prediction of aerodynamic heating and thermal loading. Universities interested in participating should express their interest for inclusion on the tender list. This opportunity is well-suited for academic institutions with expertise in aerospace engineering and research in hypersonic technologies.

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Notice Title

Aerodynamic heating and structural thermal loading in Hypersonic Vehicles PhD, Designs for Hypersonic Intakes for Scramjet Propelled Vehicles PhD

Notice Description

The first topic for proposals relates to the field of design and performance assessment of designs for hypersonic intakes for scramjet propelled vehicles. The second desired area of research proposals relates to the development of the ability to understand and predict aerodynamic heating and structural thermal loading that these vehicles will experience. DST intend to fund this research as a PhD thesis. Therefore this research study is only applicable to Universities. The full requirement will be advertised in due course through the RCloud framework. Universities not already registered on RCloud may join by accessing the www.gov.uk/ website. Expressions of interest for inclusion on the tender list are welcome.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d96008-44f7-4bed-82f7-3c6c8061b425
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Ian Beadle
Contact Email
ian.beadle100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001543700

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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