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# HVX Design Concept

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37329175-74cf-481a-bf0c-1522c064e247

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage for the procurement of the "HVX Design Concept" project, under the military research and technology category. This project, valued at £1,600,000, aims to develop a high-Mach Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) for the Royal Air Force, including a propulsion system capable of exceeding Mach 3 speeds. The tender employed a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract commenced on 16th October 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2030, with delivery centred around postcode GU14 0LS in England. Reaction Engines Limited has been awarded the contract and is responsible for executing this advanced technological endeavour.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-speed propulsion systems and aerospace technology, particularly those with experience in military applications. It is an advantageous contract for large enterprises capable of meeting the stringent requirements of the Ministry of Defence. Companies involved in military research and technology development will find this project especially beneficial, enhancing their portfolios and fostering long-term growth in the defence sector. Despite the limited procurement method, significant advancements and successful delivery can open doors for future collaborations and contracts within this high-value sector.

## Notice

In light of the recent Royal Air Force (RAF) Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) Strategy2, RAF Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO is seeking a potential path to developing a high-Mach ACP. Critical to this path will be demonstrating a high-Mach propulsion system architecture (Mach 3+). The Requirement will build on HVX Phase 1 to develop a strategy (via a combination of ground and flight-test activities) to provide a route to an Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 'Y-plane' high-Mach concept. The focus of the short (3-6 month) planning phase will be to explore alternative programme-delivery approaches that might lead to a potential airborne IOC flight test demonstrator within the next 4 years and future operational capability by 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a977314-0371-4b56-9599-01334abc3d1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REACTION ENGINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a977314-0371-4b56-9599-01334abc3d1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a977314-0371-4b56-9599-01334abc3d1e
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0281f361-0d0f-41d3-bb2c-dc1f5bc17ce7
  Completed ITT Documentation with Terms and Conditions.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a688e9a-144f-4977-9b35-a5704b84bfb4
  Assumptions and exclusions Document.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f4fd312-a5f8-4b62-941d-d960a88c52eb
  Statement of Requirement.

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