Tender

RN Develop Concept Cards

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Jan 2026 at 07:59

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19 Jan 2026 at 07:55

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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, located in Portsmouth, England, is seeking to develop concept cards through a procurement titled "RN Develop Concept Cards". This procurement falls under the industry category of military research and technology, classified under the CPV code 73410000. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage with a scheduled tender period ending on 31st October 2026. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st November 2026 and conclude on the same day. The procurement method is specified as "Other - RFI - Concept cards", reaching various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are suited for participation due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Enterprises engaged in military research, innovative concept development, and related technological capabilities are well-positioned to compete in this procurement. By participating, businesses can align closely with the needs of the Ministry of Defence, potentially fostering long-term strategic partnerships in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RN Develop Concept Cards

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

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 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 202610 months to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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