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DNO452-Nuclear Deterrent Fund Jan 25 (Rand)-CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

13 Mar 2025 at 14:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process titled "DNO452-Nuclear Deterrent Fund Jan 25 (Rand)-CAN," within the military research and technology industry category. This contract pertains to services and involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement period ended on 20th January 2025, and the contract commenced on 3rd March 2025, with an end date of 31st March 2027. The delivery locations for the contract include various regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £268,658.01 GBP.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its focus on niche military research and technology services across multiple international regions. Given the specialised nature of this contract, businesses engaged in defence technology and research innovations stand to benefit considerably. The awarded supplier is RAND Community Interest Company, a large organisation, reflecting the potential for larger companies with substantial capabilities to competitively bid for similar high-value contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNO452-Nuclear Deterrent Fund Jan 25 (Rand)-CAN

Notice Description

DNO452-Nuclear Deterrent Fund Jan 25 (Rand) Contract Award Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee2ceaee-9e16-4df1-8a3c-124e21ae7103
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d66f69-39bf-44b9-9ac7-0872f5e398e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£268,658 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£268,658 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
Jonathan Pople
Contact Email
jonathan.pople101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

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