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Advanced Materials Science and Technology (S&T) - Centre of Excellence in Materials for Extreme Physical Environments - Announcement of S&T Supplier Day

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Planning

18 Aug 2022 at 12:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is planning a tender for a project titled "Advanced Materials Science and Technology (S&T) - Centre of Excellence in Materials for Extreme Physical Environments." The procurement process is still in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 5th October 2022. The project falls under the industry category of Military research and technology and is located in Salisbury, England. The initiative aims to establish a Centre of Excellence to deliver S&T in Materials for Extreme Physical Environments, with a Supplier Day scheduled for 10th October 2022 in Leicester.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced materials science and technology, particularly those experienced in working with extreme physical environments. Companies with capabilities in structural materials such as ceramics, metals, polymers, and their composites, as well as functional materials for protection in extreme conditions, would be well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, which is geared towards developing defence capabilities for future generations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advanced Materials Science and Technology (S&T) - Centre of Excellence in Materials for Extreme Physical Environments - Announcement of S&T Supplier Day

Notice Description

The Dstl Advanced Materials Programme (AMP) has explored different ways of working to deliver its S&T. It has preliminary approval to create a Centre of Excellence to deliver S&T in Materials for Extreme Physical Environments. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market that Dstl's Advanced Materials Programme plans to hold a Supplier Day to present its plans to run a future competitive procurement to create a Centre of Excellence in Materials for Extreme Physical Environments. The Centre will be the primary method of delivery for S&T in this Theme of the Programme. The Supplier Day will: * Be held on 10 October 2022 between 09:30 and 16:00 at The National Space Centre, Leicester * Inform UK Advanced Materials S&T suppliers of Dstl's thinking regarding the Centre of Excellence, and how it will be designed to deliver most of Dstl's S&T on the Theme of Materials for Extreme Physical Environments * Share Dstl's preliminary thinking regarding a Statement of Requirement and obtain views from the market to inform its construct, in order to ensure that this is ready for the future procurement * Share a preliminary timeline for procurement/business case activities and deadlines * Provide an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions * Provide an opportunity for suppliers to network with one another in advance of formal competition launch * Obtain views and feedback from the market on Dstl's plans in advance of formal competition launch Registration for the Supplier Day: Delegates can register their interest to attend the Supplier Day at using the below link to Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/centre-of-excellence-in-materials-for-extreme-physical-environments-tickets-394282889737 The Eventbrite website is open for expressions of interest to attend and will close at 18:00 hrs on 5th October 2022. Owing to venue capacity places are limited to a maximum of two attendees per organisation or major business unit within that organisation. Dstl reserves the right to review proposed attendees to ensure that attendance is appropriate and relevant to this future procurement. In order to manage attendance, only individuals who have registered their interest via Eventbrite and have been subsequently approved by Dstl, will be permitted to attend this event. Additional information: The aims of working collaboratively with a Centre of Excellence include: * Acceleration of the development of advanced materials for generation-after-next (GAN) defence capabilities * Engagement with and linking to other entities across the Advanced Materials ecosystem to support work and transition for onward development and exploitation * Contribution to stewardship of S&T capability (suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) and facilities) * Strengthening and achieving resilient access to expertise and expert advice for the UK It is currently envisaged that the Centre will likely be formed through a Lead Contractor (with demonstrated access to a range of relevant organisation's SQEP and facilities) or by a consortium with the capabilities, attributes and behaviours capable of delivering high impact Advanced Materials S&T. Demonstration and evidence of experience, capability, capacity and a track record of excellence in the field will be required and sought as part of the future procurement. The Centre will have a core ambition of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 1-4 and a development ambition of TRL6. It will run for 5 years from contract placement. Guidance on TRL definition can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-terms-and-conditions-and-contract-guidance The Advanced Materials Strategic Capability in Dstl does not run its own laboratories. Therefore, we are also exploring opportunities to develop mutually agreeable ways of working that may help our staff maintain their technical skills as part of collaborative working with the Centre of Excellence. Dstl's definition of S&T of Materials for Extreme Environments "Extreme" may describe a large number of defence environments, which will be prioritised for the Centre for affordability, but may include: * Extremes of temperature, e.g. temperatures greater than 1000 degC, including in oxidising environments * Polar to tropical operations and associated environmental challenges * Vibration and fatigue * Impact and shock * Radiation * Vacuum (e.g. outgassing) * Water depth * Erosion and accretion, e.g. sand, dust, ice * Although not necessarily considered an 'extreme' environment, Dstl is also interested in understanding the implications of typical service life in a defence environment context on the performance of materials Advanced Materials S&T Capabilities Dstl is not seeking to create the Centre from scratch but build on existing and developing UK capabilities (people, equipment and infrastructure) that already exist. The Centre shall be focused on a range of structural materials including ceramics, metals, polymers and their composites, and functional materials to protect components from extreme physical environments (e.g. coatings, vibration damping).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6cdabc-bc91-45c8-943f-6001758e7bf9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
18 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

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