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title: "Science and Technology Oriented Research and development in Missile defence (STORM)"
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published: "2024-09-30"
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# Science and Technology Oriented Research and development in Missile defence (STORM)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3406b644-4758-466c-81c8-18b0c5ad8abc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "Science and Technology Oriented Research and development in Missile Defence (STORM)" under the industry category of Military Research and Technology (CPV: 73410000). The procurement, currently in the Tender stage, follows a competitive procedure with negotiation and is estimated to be valued at £251,000,000, with a minimum value of £110,000,000. The contract period is set from 30 June 2025 to 29 June 2031, and the tender period ends on 8 November 2024. This tender is open to entities able to deliver services across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and other regions worldwide. Key bidders shortlisted for this contract include major industry players like Airbus Defence and Space Ltd, BAE Systems Operations Ltd, and Leonardo UK Ltd among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large enterprises involved in military research and technological development, given its extensive scope and high value. Businesses with expertise in aerospace and defence, as well as consultancy firms with a strong footing in technological innovation and military research, would be well-suited to compete. Given the competitive procedure with negotiation, there is potential for businesses to engage in insightful discussions to refine and enhance their proposals, possibly securing substantial business growth and long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Contract Bidder Notice - the shortlist of tenderers are: Airbus Defence and Space Ltd BAE Systems Operations Ltd Frazer- Nash Consultancy Ltd Leonardo UK Ltd Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill Ltd PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP QinetiQ Ltd Roke Manor Research Ltd PIN: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013807-2023? CN: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020362-2024?

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5909b07-edac-4518-8075-6bca0c69aab2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £251,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | FARNBOROUGH |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU14 0LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Rushmoor |
| Electoral ward | St Mark's |
| Westminster constituency | Aldershot |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 21:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5909b07-edac-4518-8075-6bca0c69aab2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5909b07-edac-4518-8075-6bca0c69aab2
  30th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013807-2023
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020362-2024

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