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Royal Navy Industry Engagement Workshop: A Strategic Vision for a Novel Nuclear Navy

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Jan 2025 at 11:55

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Planning

10 Jan 2025 at 17:20

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Planning

10 Sep 2024 at 11:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is hosting the "Royal Navy Industry Engagement Workshop: A Strategic Vision for a Novel Nuclear Navy" to discuss the development of novel nuclear technologies for naval surface ships. This engagement workshop is scheduled to end on 31 January 2025. The event will primarily take place in Portsmouth, England, but includes input from various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, focusing on engaging with industry stakeholders for innovative nuclear solutions for the Royal Navy. This opportunity is classified under CPV code 73424000, which pertains to the development of warships.

This engagement workshop provides significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, involved in nuclear technology, maritime engineering, and related fields, to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses that are adept in cutting-edge nuclear solutions for integration into naval systems stand to benefit the most. By participating, companies can help shape the future strategic vision for a novel nuclear Navy, thereby positioning themselves as key suppliers and collaborators for future defence contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Navy Industry Engagement Workshop: A Strategic Vision for a Novel Nuclear Navy

Notice Description

*Update 14/01/2025* Due to an error on the application form, all submissions have been received as anonymous. Please can everyone that has applied to attend this event, edit or re-submit their application to include an email contact address. Thank you. *Updated notice 10/01/2025* This is a calling notice - not a tendering opportunity. The Royal Navy would like to thank all industry stakeholders that provided an RFI submission for RFI0046 Generation 4 nuclear technologies for integration into surface ships. The Royal Navy Develop Directorate will host a workshop to engage with industrial stakeholders on a Novel Nuclear Surface Fleet; then seek industry's view on investigating a plausible strategic vision for a novel nuclear Navy, focusing on the operational advantages and feasibility of nuclear technology in naval surface applications. Please see the attached document for further details, including how to apply to attend the workshop.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31144bb3-1d97-4162-a980-5d06477799e5
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

73424000 - Development of warships

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
P02 8BY
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
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Westminster Constituency
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Further Information

Notice Documents

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