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title: "Generation after next Materials - Centres of Excellence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02edc1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2021-10-19"
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# Generation after next Materials - Centres of Excellence

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02edc1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process regarding the title "Generation after Next Materials - Centres of Excellence". This initiative falls within the military research and technology industry category, aiming to collaborate with UK Centres of Excellence on various aspects of advanced materials. Responses to the Prior Information Notice must be submitted by 17:00 hours on 18th November 2021. The location involved includes Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (Dstl) sites in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in advanced materials technology. Companies that are Centres of Excellence or are in detailed planning stages to achieve initial operating capability before 2025 would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on collaboration and innovation supports potential partnerships, enabling firms to contribute to important military capabilities while enhancing their market presence in the defence sector.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026196-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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 | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026196-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory

## Provenance

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