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title: "DNO437- Nuclear Deterrence Fund (Oct 24)-CAN"
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# DNO437- Nuclear Deterrence Fund (Oct 24)-CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9aa1ab97-7dc6-4d8a-96c6-4c5bf99ebed5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the Nuclear Deterrence Fund (October Phase) with the award notice published on 24th January 2025. This tender, classified under military research and technology, involves a contract value of £99,805 and spans multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom, with the main delivery address in Bristol, BS34 8JH. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period starting on 31st October 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. Key dates include the tender period end date on 21st October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, engaged in military research and technology. Companies with the capability to provide advanced military research services would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and gaining a foothold in government projects. The awarded supplier, RAND Community Interest Company, indicates the potential for large-scale organisations and well-established entities to compete, although SMEs can also participate, fostering growth and innovation in this high-stakes sector.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for October Phase of the Nuclear Deterrence Fund

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb38cfd9-0e25-42e1-92b5-2194f6da40a8 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,805 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,805 |
| 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 | RAND COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb38cfd9-0e25-42e1-92b5-2194f6da40a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb38cfd9-0e25-42e1-92b5-2194f6da40a8
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a332235-c364-4be8-910c-6d27ed500201
  n/a

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