--- title: "Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7a8edee-c144-47ec-b1a6-0ea6fbe5602a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7a8edee-c144-47ec-b1a6-0ea6fbe5602a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7a8edee-c144-47ec-b1a6-0ea6fbe5602a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7a8edee-c144-47ec-b1a6-0ea6fbe5602a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7a8edee-c144-47ec-b1a6-0ea6fbe5602a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7a8edee-c144-47ec-b1a6-0ea6fbe5602a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7a8edee-c144-47ec-b1a6-0ea6fbe5602a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is in the planning stage of a significant procurement initiative titled "Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice," focused on the military research and technology sector. This initiative involves creating a continuous investment pipeline for munitions through the construction of up to six new energetics and munitions factories across the United Kingdom and other regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and elsewhere. The first investment window is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026, with subsequent windows projected for the second and fourth quarters of 2027. These windows will each last approximately three months and may extend as needed, with the engagement phase concluding by the end of 2027. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the military research and technology realm. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are invited to apply for funding up to £45 million per proposal or 50% of the total costs through capital grants. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for companies with the capability to engage in large-scale production and innovation within the defence sector. The MoD's investment is designed not only to enhance national production capabilities but also to encourage competitive development and technological advancement, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their operations within the defence industry. ## Notice UK government is acting on the Strategic Defence Review's recommendations by investing in an 'always on' pipeline for munitions including building of up to six new energetics and munitions factories in the UK. Following on from the previous Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Information Notice (Published 19 Nov 25), companies have been selected for Feasibility Studies which shall run concurrently and independently to this process. The purpose of this notice is to communicate the MoD's intention for investment windows to support the construction of new energetic materials manufacturing facilities. Investment is expected to be through capital grants subject to approval within the Full Business Case (FBC). Any company can apply to any or all investment windows regardless of having prior engagement with MoD. The MoD expects there to be multiple investment windows, during which companies may submit proposals for MoD funding. The first of these windows is planned to open in Q3 2026 with following windows planned for Q2 2027 and Q4 2027. Each of these windows is expected to be open for 3 months and may be extended. Further information on the investment available will be shared in due course. MoD funding is expected to be no more than PS45 million per proposal or 50% of the overall cost, whichever is smaller, subject to the available funding within each window, and meeting VFM and affordability criteria which will be confirmed in due course .MoD investment will sit alongside the wider support opportunities offered by HM Government. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da23c175-c8a2-4e22-bebb-b80ee2837614 | | 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 | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Dec 2027 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73410000 - Military research and technology ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 12:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da23c175-c8a2-4e22-bebb-b80ee2837614 - 2 Apr 2026 at 12:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8811af8c-cac9-47ac-a317-3b10cccd300b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da23c175-c8a2-4e22-bebb-b80ee2837614 2nd April 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8811af8c-cac9-47ac-a317-3b10cccd300b 2nd April 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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