Planning

Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework - Defence Prior Information Notice (PIN)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

04 Jul 2023 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework – Defence Prior Information Notice. This procurement is in the planning stage, aiming to accelerate the development of the UK's Hypersonic Strike Capability. The framework will have an estimated value of £1 billion over a 7-year period. Interested suppliers are invited to an Early Supplier Market Engagement Day to gain insight and provide feedback on the process, with applications closing on 26th July 2023. The event will require security clearance for attendance and will utilise an e-Tendering system for the procurement exercise.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in defence services, military research, technology development, and consultancy services related to hypersonic technologies. Suppliers who can contribute to the advancement of the UK's Hypersonic Strike Capability would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, is seeking collaborative partners to support the acceleration of this critical defence capability development through a multi-supplier framework agreement. The procurement process involves engaging suppliers early to ensure successful collaboration and future delivery of operational elements for the Hypersonic programme.

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Notice Title

Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework - Defence Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Notice Description

As part of Team Hypersonics (UK)'s overall delivery strategy, it is the intention of the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) to establish a multi-supplier Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework Agreement. The primary aim of the Framework will be to accelerate development of the United Kingdom Hypersonic Strike Capability. The Framework is to provide a route to market up to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9 and to deliver future operational elements of a Hypersonic Strike capability, this will be a collaborative enterprise approach to accelerate the Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) acquisition of an advanced Hypersonic Strike capability. It is anticipated that the Framework will have a value up to PS1bn over a 7-year period. This PIN relates to inviting suppliers to an Early Supplier Market Engagement Day, which will be held this summer with details to be confirmed shortly. The day will allow suppliers to gain valuable insight and provide feedback on this process and ensure the success of the Hypersonics programme. Further details regarding the Early Supplier Market Engagement Day including registration and attendance requirements are contained in section VI.2 of this PIN. The value advised within this PIN is an estimate at this stage and subject to ongoing programme development. All subsequent procurement following this Early Supplier Market Engagement Day is at the discretion of the MoD and subject to approvals. Any further updates regarding future activity will be made through the appropriate advertising channels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03deda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019071-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

35600000 - Military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

35620000 - Missiles

35622100 - Air-to-air missiles

35623000 - Cruise missiles

35623100 - Air/ground/sea launched cruise missiles

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

73410000 - Military research and technology

73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration

73425000 - Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

73430000 - Test and evaluation

73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

75220000 - Defence services

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Scott Taggart
Contact Email
scott.taggart107@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

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