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HVX Design Concept

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Nov 2024 at 12:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage for the procurement of the "HVX Design Concept" project, under the military research and technology category. This project, valued at £1,600,000, aims to develop a high-Mach Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) for the Royal Air Force, including a propulsion system capable of exceeding Mach 3 speeds. The tender employed a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract commenced on 16th October 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2030, with delivery centred around postcode GU14 0LS in England. Reaction Engines Limited has been awarded the contract and is responsible for executing this advanced technological endeavour.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-speed propulsion systems and aerospace technology, particularly those with experience in military applications. It is an advantageous contract for large enterprises capable of meeting the stringent requirements of the Ministry of Defence. Companies involved in military research and technology development will find this project especially beneficial, enhancing their portfolios and fostering long-term growth in the defence sector. Despite the limited procurement method, significant advancements and successful delivery can open doors for future collaborations and contracts within this high-value sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HVX Design Concept

Notice Description

In light of the recent Royal Air Force (RAF) Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) Strategy2, RAF Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO is seeking a potential path to developing a high-Mach ACP. Critical to this path will be demonstrating a high-Mach propulsion system architecture (Mach 3+). The Requirement will build on HVX Phase 1 to develop a strategy (via a combination of ground and flight-test activities) to provide a route to an Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 'Y-plane' high-Mach concept. The focus of the short (3-6 month) planning phase will be to explore alternative programme-delivery approaches that might lead to a potential airborne IOC flight test demonstrator within the next 4 years and future operational capability by 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37329175-74cf-481a-bf0c-1522c064e247
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a977314-0371-4b56-9599-01334abc3d1e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REACTION ENGINES

Further Information

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