Planning

Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Apr 2026 at 12:21

Market Engagement Notice
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02 Apr 2026 at 12:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is in the planning stage of a significant procurement initiative titled "Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice," focused on the military research and technology sector. This initiative involves creating a continuous investment pipeline for munitions through the construction of up to six new energetics and munitions factories across the United Kingdom and other regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and elsewhere. The first investment window is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026, with subsequent windows projected for the second and fourth quarters of 2027. These windows will each last approximately three months and may extend as needed, with the engagement phase concluding by the end of 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the military research and technology realm. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are invited to apply for funding up to £45 million per proposal or 50% of the total costs through capital grants. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for companies with the capability to engage in large-scale production and innovation within the defence sector. The MoD's investment is designed not only to enhance national production capabilities but also to encourage competitive development and technological advancement, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their operations within the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice

Notice Description

UK government is acting on the Strategic Defence Review's recommendations by investing in an 'always on' pipeline for munitions including building of up to six new energetics and munitions factories in the UK. Following on from the previous Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Information Notice (Published 19 Nov 25), companies have been selected for Feasibility Studies which shall run concurrently and independently to this process. The purpose of this notice is to communicate the MoD's intention for investment windows to support the construction of new energetic materials manufacturing facilities. Investment is expected to be through capital grants subject to approval within the Full Business Case (FBC). Any company can apply to any or all investment windows regardless of having prior engagement with MoD. The MoD expects there to be multiple investment windows, during which companies may submit proposals for MoD funding. The first of these windows is planned to open in Q3 2026 with following windows planned for Q2 2027 and Q4 2027. Each of these windows is expected to be open for 3 months and may be extended. Further information on the investment available will be shared in due course. MoD funding is expected to be no more than PS45 million per proposal or 50% of the overall cost, whichever is smaller, subject to the available funding within each window, and meeting VFM and affordability criteria which will be confirmed in due course .MoD investment will sit alongside the wider support opportunities offered by HM Government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7a8edee-c144-47ec-b1a6-0ea6fbe5602a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da23c175-c8a2-4e22-bebb-b80ee2837614
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
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 20272 years to go
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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Notice Documents

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