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title: "Project BRAKESTOP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b071"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2024-10-23"
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# Project BRAKESTOP

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b071

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for "Project BRAKESTOP" under the tender ID ocds-h6vhtk-04b071. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically military research and technology, with further relevance to defence services, military defence services, and civil defence services. The process involves the rapid development of One-Way Effector (OWE) technology. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage and is set to close on 5th January 2025, with key updates and details to be provided at a bidders' conference on 14th November 2024. The Ministry of Defence will facilitate this initiative via an e-Tendering system with the main activities based in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the defence and technology sectors, particularly those with capabilities in rapid development and agile project management. Ideal participants include companies specialising in military technology, research, and development or consortia that can collectively deliver the required OWE Heavy platform capabilities. By securing funding through this competitive Invitation to Tender (ITT), businesses can innovate and expand their market presence, contributing to critical national defence projects with potential long-term collaboration prospects with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

This ITT aims to rapidly accelerate development of One-Way Effector (OWE) (Heavy) technology under the auspice of Project BRAKESTOP. This is an rapid capability requirement and as such we are looking for suppliers to operate at a speed of relevance and to take an agile approach. The payload & casing, fusing/initiation device, test range and Government SME advice will be provided as GFX by the Authority. However, it should be noted that vendor proposed payloads will also be considered. The ground-based launch vehicle will also be provided. Other elements of GFX will also be considered. Further details will be provided at the bidders conference on 14th November 2024 (details to follow). The Authority recognises that a full OWE Heavy integration system may not currently exist with a single supplier and understands (but is not demanding) that the solution may be delivered by a consortia of companies from across the community of interest. The intention is to address the lack of current options in the market by increasing the number of delivery-ready platforms in order to meet a high priority requirement. This will also support and develop the Authority's understanding of the potential capabilities and uses of such OWE Heavy systems/platforms in the longer term. The Authority intends to fund and facilitate accelerated development of one or more OWE Heavy platform capabilities to meet or exceed the Authority's requirements. Tenderers will submit proposals under a competitive ITT in order to secure funding to develop their platforms to the level of capability defined within the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034280-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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

- 23 Oct 2024 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034280-2024

## Documents

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58981

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/355736940192B8B1F0A1

## Provenance

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