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title: "DNO452-Nuclear Deterrent Fund Jan 25 (Rand)-CAN"
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# DNO452-Nuclear Deterrent Fund Jan 25 (Rand)-CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee2ceaee-9e16-4df1-8a3c-124e21ae7103

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process titled "DNO452-Nuclear Deterrent Fund Jan 25 (Rand)-CAN," within the military research and technology industry category. This contract pertains to services and involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement period ended on 20th January 2025, and the contract commenced on 3rd March 2025, with an end date of 31st March 2027. The delivery locations for the contract include various regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £268,658.01 GBP.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its focus on niche military research and technology services across multiple international regions. Given the specialised nature of this contract, businesses engaged in defence technology and research innovations stand to benefit considerably. The awarded supplier is RAND Community Interest Company, a large organisation, reflecting the potential for larger companies with substantial capabilities to competitively bid for similar high-value contracts in the future.

## Notice

DNO452-Nuclear Deterrent Fund Jan 25 (Rand) Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d66f69-39bf-44b9-9ac7-0872f5e398e7 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £268,658 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £268,658 |
| 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

- 13 Mar 2025 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d66f69-39bf-44b9-9ac7-0872f5e398e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d66f69-39bf-44b9-9ac7-0872f5e398e7
  13th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16ba703b-7f2d-44a6-9aef-2014bb004f7d
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