Tender

RN Develop Concept Cards

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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31 Dec 2025 at 11:18

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10 Oct 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process titled "RN Develop Concept Cards" in the Military research and technology sector. This tender involves the creation of concept cards and utilises the procurement method of "Other - RFI - Concept cards". Organisations are invited to submit their proposals by 19th February 2026, with the contracting period expected to start and end on the 1st November 2026. The delivery locations include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the tender amendment stage, highlighting adjustments to previous details.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Ideal participants would be those with expertise in military research and technology who are capable of delivering innovative concepts that comply with the procurement requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence. Engaging in this tender could help businesses establish or strengthen relationships with key government entities and expand their network within the defence sector, both domestically and internationally. The process is open for diverse businesses capable of designing unique concept cards, providing an entry point into broader military research initiatives.

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Notice Title

RN Develop Concept Cards

Notice Description

Please see attached. Please complete the Industry Template with details of your concept.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22a83266-51bf-4bea-ab4c-7f7a5f04326f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RFI - Concept cards
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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