HECTOR 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process titled "HECTOR 2" as part of Air Command's strategic focus on Evidence Based Decision Making (EBDM) for future capability enhancement. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically in research and experimental development services, and is valued at £40,000,000 to £50,000,000 GBP. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period starting from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, with potential for renewal up to 30th March 2035. This opportunity is located in the United Kingdom, and a future notice date is set for 2nd March 2026. The Ministry aims to analyse technological trends and emerging capabilities to direct their strategic decisions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in research, data science, and technology analysis that can provide cutting-edge solutions and insights to the Ministry of Defence. Firms experienced in analytical studies, experimentation, and delivering technology-based understandings are ideally suited to apply. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, reflecting the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses seeing this as an opportunity can contribute to shaping the future capabilities of Air Command by leveraging their expertise in digital landscapes and innovation.

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HECTOR 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Publication Date

5th June 2025 15:24:36 PM
Contract Summary

Air Command has an ongoing requirement to ensure that Evidence Based Decision Making (EBDM) leads their thinking and directs future capability identification and subsequent exploitation. To achieve this, analysis of the current digital landscape and identification of opportunities and current issues is needed. The RCO Air Information Experimentation (AIX) Division is tasked with analysing technology trends, emerging capabilities, and providing information-based understanding through demonstration, experimentation, Data Science, Analytical studies, and technology investigation.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0543e6

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

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N/A

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Procurement Category

Services

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Framework / DPS
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CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Name

Lara Elliott

Buyer Email

lara.elliott121@mod.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Nimrod Bld, 3 site

RAF High Wycombe

HP144UE

United Kingdom

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HECTOR 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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