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DNO462-Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Dec 24

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 May 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, is the contracting authority for the procurement process titled "DNO462-Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Dec 24". This process falls under the industry category of military research and technology, with a specific focus on research and development services and evaluation tests. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically restricted, and is currently at the award stage, as of May 30, 2025. The contract has been awarded to THE ROYAL UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES, with a signed contract value of £923,944.27. All activities will be confined within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable business opportunities for companies specialising in military research and development services, particularly those capable of meeting technical and commercial award criteria. The procurement process, which combines technical and price-based assessment equally, offers growth potential for businesses that can leverage specialised knowledge and competitive pricing. It primarily serves organisations with expertise in defence and security studies, providing a significant opportunity for firms seeking to expand their portfolios within the UK's defence sector. Given its selective procurement method, businesses with established credentials and a history of delivering high-quality, secure research solutions will be particularly well-suited to engage in such contracts.

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Notice Title

DNO462-Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Dec 24

Notice Description

DNO462-Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Dec 24 (RUSI)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052974
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028698-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£923,944 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: pople jonathan
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

THE ROYAL UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES

Further Information

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