Planning

Pyxis 4b - UK1

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 08:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is initiating a procurement process titled "Pyxis 4b - UK1". This project involves research and development services on security and defence materials, specifically to develop and demonstrate a Lite Datalink solution. Located in Bristol, with work extending across the UK, the procurement is currently at the planning stage. Key dates include a future notice anticipated by 16th June 2025, and the contract period is planned from 30th June 2025 to 30th April 2027. The estimated contract value is £2,640,000 GBP, with procurement categorised under services with a main focus on research and development.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in security and defence materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria favouring SME involvement. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to expand into government contracts, foster innovation in defence technologies, and enhance their service offerings within a strategically significant sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pyxis 4b - UK1

Notice Description

To develop, and demonstrate a Lite Datalink solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024478-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thomas.jefferies101@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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