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title: "DNO453 - Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Jan 25 (KCL)-CAN"
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# DNO453 - Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Jan 25 (KCL)-CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e1b2636-ae92-47f1-b2ae-2142aab7d4ef

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DNO453 - Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Jan 25 (KCL)-CAN" contract by the Ministry of Defence has advanced to the award stage. This tender, classified under the industry category of Military Research and Technology, sought services with a completion value of £235,814.47. The contract was awarded to Kings College London, and the work based out of Bristol is scheduled to start on 3rd March 2025, continuing until 31st March 2027. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 20th January 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, besting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in military research and technology, especially SMEs capable of providing specialised services. The Ministry of Defence's focus on a dynamic purchasing system ensures that competent businesses with innovative solutions have access to government contracts. Companies within the UK and European regions, as well as from British Overseas Territories and beyond, would find this contract relevant for expansion. The collaboration with an esteemed institution like Kings College London sets a precedent for partnering with major research entities, offering substantial growth and networking benefits for suppliers within the defence sector.

## Notice

Nuclear Deterrence Fund - Jan 25 (KCL)-CAN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b1bced6-bff6-4a27-b16e-a8e9a15432b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £235,814 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £235,814 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINGS COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b1bced6-bff6-4a27-b16e-a8e9a15432b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b1bced6-bff6-4a27-b16e-a8e9a15432b0
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d27fe236-207a-45a5-a084-b9f7d507ba65
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