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title: "Generation after next Materials - Centre of Excellence - Early Market Engagement Prior Information Notice"
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# Generation after next Materials - Centre of Excellence - Early Market Engagement Prior Information Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9347f52-3596-436d-bc00-faa2a2d23f97

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, specifically through the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), with the title "Generation after next Materials - Centre of Excellence - Early Market Engagement Prior Information Notice." This falls under the category of military research and technology and is geographically targeted at regions in London, the South East, and the South West of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period is open until 18th November 2021 at 23:59:59 UTC for suppliers to provide insights and feedback on Dstl's future business case and procurement strategy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in advanced materials research and development, particularly those SMEs that can contribute innovative solutions aligned with Dstl’s strategic goals. By actively participating in the engagement process, these businesses can shape future procurement frameworks while positioning themselves as potential future partners in military research initiatives. As a result, companies with expertise in advanced material technologies are encouraged to respond and convey their capabilities, ensuring they remain competitive in this specialised procurement market.

## Notice

The Dstl Advanced Materials Strategic Capability and the Materials for Strategic Advantage S&T Programme are exploring different ways of working to deliver future research. To supplement existing routes to market, Dstl is exploring working collaboratively with UK Centres of Excellence in different aspects of Advanced Materials. This notice is to obtain information and advice from the market to inform Dstl's future Business case and Procurement Strategy development. Additional information: Please find attached a Prior Information document and questionnaire, which provides information about this potential future requirement. Dstl welcome responses back from the supplier market with regards to the questions which form part of the Prior Information document and questionnaire. Dstl would also welcome any other thoughts or feedback in relation to the information contained within this document. Please read the attached document and submit your response to this to Ollie Kell at Dstl Commercial, email address okell@dstl.gov.uk. Please ensure that your response is submitted by 17:00 hours on 18th November 2021. Please be aware that Dstl is not seeking promotional or sales material in response to this Prior information document and questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d152f5-051c-4afc-8cc1-51f77439f171 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 11:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d152f5-051c-4afc-8cc1-51f77439f171

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d152f5-051c-4afc-8cc1-51f77439f171
  19th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8182924d-aa64-4fc5-8430-c6167d769142
  n/a

## Provenance

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