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title: "DNO/522 - Nuclear Deterrence Fund - ELN Dec 2025 - CAN"
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# DNO/522 - Nuclear Deterrence Fund - ELN Dec 2025 - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58726431-e140-4ac2-86b0-d8371248c1f0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Nuclear Deterrence Fund, managed by the Ministry of Defence, has reached the award stage. The contract, titled "DNO/522 - Nuclear Deterrence Fund - ELN Dec 2025 - CAN," falls under the military research and technology sector and is located in London, United Kingdom. The Ministry of Defence, responsible for this contract, aims to foster advancements in military technology. The procurement process adopted a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period begins on 23 January 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2027, with the award officially published on 19 February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in military research and technology to expand their influence in the defence sector, particularly those based in or able to operate in London. The contract's value is £202,685.3, highlighting the significant investment made by the Ministry of Defence in advancing nuclear deterrence capabilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this field may particularly benefit from engaging with such a strategic contract, aligning with the Ministry's focus on cutting-edge military developments. The awarded supplier, the European Leadership Network, exemplifies a large-scale operation conducive to delivering complex defence solutions.

## Notice

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier. Additional information: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1488362-0035-4320-9d7d-ca54b20da281

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e202cb-3118-4919-981e-a5e674634533 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £202,685 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £202,685 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN LEADERSHIP NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e202cb-3118-4919-981e-a5e674634533

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e202cb-3118-4919-981e-a5e674634533
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db7f0039-913f-43e7-a0ba-2a1d96227847
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1488362-0035-4320-9d7d-ca54b20da281

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