Planning

RN Develop Concept Cards

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 13:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process titled "RN Develop Concept Cards," falling under the services category of military research and technology. The current stage of this process is in the planning phase, with a key milestone set for 31 October 2026, by which businesses are required to provide concept details using a specific military template. The procurement aims for contractors to engage through a preliminary market engagement notice, available since 10 October 2025. The entire contract period is expected to commence and conclude on 2 November 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in military research and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an inclusive prospect for different business scales. Engaging with this procurement process can foster growth through strategic partnerships with central government authorities like the Ministry of Defence. Companies adept in developing military concepts will find this tender an excellent opportunity to showcase their expertise, contribute to innovative military solutions, and expand their reach in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RN Develop Concept Cards

Notice Description

RN Develop Concept Cards - Please complete the military template

Planning Information

Please complete military template with details of your concept. The template can be found at this link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22a83266-51bf-4bea-ab4c-7f7a5f04326f

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064205-2025
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, VCSE
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
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2026 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-rfi@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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