Tender

Project BRAKESTOP

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

23 Oct 2024 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for "Project BRAKESTOP" under the tender ID ocds-h6vhtk-04b071. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically military research and technology, with further relevance to defence services, military defence services, and civil defence services. The process involves the rapid development of One-Way Effector (OWE) technology. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage and is set to close on 5th January 2025, with key updates and details to be provided at a bidders' conference on 14th November 2024. The Ministry of Defence will facilitate this initiative via an e-Tendering system with the main activities based in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the defence and technology sectors, particularly those with capabilities in rapid development and agile project management. Ideal participants include companies specialising in military technology, research, and development or consortia that can collectively deliver the required OWE Heavy platform capabilities. By securing funding through this competitive Invitation to Tender (ITT), businesses can innovate and expand their market presence, contributing to critical national defence projects with potential long-term collaboration prospects with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Project BRAKESTOP

Notice Description

This ITT aims to rapidly accelerate development of One-Way Effector (OWE) (Heavy) technology under the auspice of Project BRAKESTOP. This is an rapid capability requirement and as such we are looking for suppliers to operate at a speed of relevance and to take an agile approach. The payload & casing, fusing/initiation device, test range and Government SME advice will be provided as GFX by the Authority. However, it should be noted that vendor proposed payloads will also be considered. The ground-based launch vehicle will also be provided. Other elements of GFX will also be considered. Further details will be provided at the bidders conference on 14th November 2024 (details to follow). The Authority recognises that a full OWE Heavy integration system may not currently exist with a single supplier and understands (but is not demanding) that the solution may be delivered by a consortia of companies from across the community of interest. The intention is to address the lack of current options in the market by increasing the number of delivery-ready platforms in order to meet a high priority requirement. This will also support and develop the Authority's understanding of the potential capabilities and uses of such OWE Heavy systems/platforms in the longer term. The Authority intends to fund and facilitate accelerated development of one or more OWE Heavy platform capabilities to meet or exceed the Authority's requirements. Tenderers will submit proposals under a competitive ITT in order to secure funding to develop their platforms to the level of capability defined within the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b071
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034280-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: DE&S
Contact Email
desfcg-comrcl@mod.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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