--- title: "Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework - Defence Prior Information Notice (PIN)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03deda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03deda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03deda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03deda.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-07-04" --- # Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework - Defence Prior Information Notice (PIN) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03deda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03deda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03deda.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework – Defence Prior Information Notice. This procurement is in the planning stage, aiming to accelerate the development of the UK's Hypersonic Strike Capability. The framework will have an estimated value of £1 billion over a 7-year period. Interested suppliers are invited to an Early Supplier Market Engagement Day to gain insight and provide feedback on the process, with applications closing on 26th July 2023. The event will require security clearance for attendance and will utilise an e-Tendering system for the procurement exercise. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in defence services, military research, technology development, and consultancy services related to hypersonic technologies. Suppliers who can contribute to the advancement of the UK's Hypersonic Strike Capability would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, is seeking collaborative partners to support the acceleration of this critical defence capability development through a multi-supplier framework agreement. The procurement process involves engaging suppliers early to ensure successful collaboration and future delivery of operational elements for the Hypersonic programme. ## Notice As part of Team Hypersonics (UK)'s overall delivery strategy, it is the intention of the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) to establish a multi-supplier Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework Agreement. The primary aim of the Framework will be to accelerate development of the United Kingdom Hypersonic Strike Capability. The Framework is to provide a route to market up to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9 and to deliver future operational elements of a Hypersonic Strike capability, this will be a collaborative enterprise approach to accelerate the Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) acquisition of an advanced Hypersonic Strike capability. It is anticipated that the Framework will have a value up to PS1bn over a 7-year period. This PIN relates to inviting suppliers to an Early Supplier Market Engagement Day, which will be held this summer with details to be confirmed shortly. The day will allow suppliers to gain valuable insight and provide feedback on this process and ensure the success of the Hypersonics programme. Further details regarding the Early Supplier Market Engagement Day including registration and attendance requirements are contained in section VI.2 of this PIN. The value advised within this PIN is an estimate at this stage and subject to ongoing programme development. All subsequent procurement following this Early Supplier Market Engagement Day is at the discretion of the MoD and subject to approvals. Any further updates regarding future activity will be made through the appropriate advertising channels. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019071-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 4 Jul 2023 | | 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 | £1,000,000,000 | | 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 | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 35600000 - Military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 35620000 - Missiles - 35622100 - Air-to-air missiles - 35623000 - Cruise missiles - 35623100 - Air/ground/sea launched cruise missiles - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 73410000 - Military research and technology - 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration - 73425000 - Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 73430000 - Test and evaluation - 73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 75220000 - Defence services - 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts ## Release History - 4 Jul 2023 at 16:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019071-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/all?title=tax ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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