Planning

Generation after next Materials - Centre of Excellence - Early Market Engagement Prior Information Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

19 Oct 2021 at 11:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, specifically through the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), with the title "Generation after next Materials - Centre of Excellence - Early Market Engagement Prior Information Notice." This falls under the category of military research and technology and is geographically targeted at regions in London, the South East, and the South West of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period is open until 18th November 2021 at 23:59:59 UTC for suppliers to provide insights and feedback on Dstl's future business case and procurement strategy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in advanced materials research and development, particularly those SMEs that can contribute innovative solutions aligned with Dstl’s strategic goals. By actively participating in the engagement process, these businesses can shape future procurement frameworks while positioning themselves as potential future partners in military research initiatives. As a result, companies with expertise in advanced material technologies are encouraged to respond and convey their capabilities, ensuring they remain competitive in this specialised procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generation after next Materials - Centre of Excellence - Early Market Engagement Prior Information Notice

Notice Description

The Dstl Advanced Materials Strategic Capability and the Materials for Strategic Advantage S&T Programme are exploring different ways of working to deliver future research. To supplement existing routes to market, Dstl is exploring working collaboratively with UK Centres of Excellence in different aspects of Advanced Materials. This notice is to obtain information and advice from the market to inform Dstl's future Business case and Procurement Strategy development. Additional information: Please find attached a Prior Information document and questionnaire, which provides information about this potential future requirement. Dstl welcome responses back from the supplier market with regards to the questions which form part of the Prior Information document and questionnaire. Dstl would also welcome any other thoughts or feedback in relation to the information contained within this document. Please read the attached document and submit your response to this to Ollie Kell at Dstl Commercial, email address okell@dstl.gov.uk. Please ensure that your response is submitted by 17:00 hours on 18th November 2021. Please be aware that Dstl is not seeking promotional or sales material in response to this Prior information document and questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9347f52-3596-436d-bc00-faa2a2d23f97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d152f5-051c-4afc-8cc1-51f77439f171
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
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 2021Expired
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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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

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