Planning

HMNBP Skills & Innovation Hub Pre-Market Engagement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Feb 2025 at 12:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Feb 2025 at 10:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a public procurement process titled "HMNBP Skills & Innovation Hub Pre-Market Engagement" within the services category, specifically research consultancy services. Located in Portsmouth, UK, this procurement is in the planning stage, with key dates including a market engagement milestone set for 11 March 2025, and a launch event on 19 March 2025 at HM Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP). This initial engagement aims to involve selected organisations from various sectors such as funding, SMEs, industry, and academia to foster skills and innovation crucial for maritime defence. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their interest by completing the provided form.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses looking to grow by participating in a high-profile defence project. SMEs, research consultancies, and academic institutions with expertise in skills development and innovation stand to benefit from this initiative, as their involvement will be pivotal in addressing the challenges faced by the Royal Navy. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the UK's maritime safety and prosperity. The focus on SMEs also suggests favourability towards smaller, agile businesses that can provide innovative solutions and contribute to the regional skills provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMNBP Skills & Innovation Hub Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

This is a notice only. The Royal Navy is hosting a launch event for the Skills & Innovation Hub that will be held as part of the Maritime Power demonstrations on the 19th of March 2025 at HM Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP) to which selected organisations across the areas of Funding, SMEs, Industry and Academia will be invited. This is the first in a series of engagements, and there will be no prejudice against those who do not attend this launch event in terms of participation or attending other events. Overview - The Challenge There is currently a need to increase provision and investment in developing the skills and innovation required to meet the challenges and opportunities of delivering the leading-edge Royal Navy the UK requires for safety and prosperity. The participation of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Academia, and Industry alongside alternative funding sources are needed in order to rapidly scale regional skills provision and innovation for the benefit of Maritime Defence. To secure an invitation to the launch event for the Skills & Innovation Hub on the 19th of March 2025 at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5ZGox2ZLBlRMk0Rp2Y5UGKNUOFkwOFNSVEtXTzZKR1FJS0tJTzJBQ1NFUS4u

Planning Information

Full details of the event can be found on Defence Sourcing Portal https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59583

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e806
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007278-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-mepg@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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