--- title: "HMNBP Skills & Innovation Hub Pre-Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e806" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e806" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e806.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e806.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-02-26" --- # HMNBP Skills & Innovation Hub Pre-Market Engagement Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e806 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e806) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e806.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a public procurement process titled "HMNBP Skills & Innovation Hub Pre-Market Engagement" within the services category, specifically research consultancy services. Located in Portsmouth, UK, this procurement is in the planning stage, with key dates including a market engagement milestone set for 11 March 2025, and a launch event on 19 March 2025 at HM Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP). This initial engagement aims to involve selected organisations from various sectors such as funding, SMEs, industry, and academia to foster skills and innovation crucial for maritime defence. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their interest by completing the provided form. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses looking to grow by participating in a high-profile defence project. SMEs, research consultancies, and academic institutions with expertise in skills development and innovation stand to benefit from this initiative, as their involvement will be pivotal in addressing the challenges faced by the Royal Navy. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the UK's maritime safety and prosperity. The focus on SMEs also suggests favourability towards smaller, agile businesses that can provide innovative solutions and contribute to the regional skills provision. ## Notice This is a notice only. The Royal Navy is hosting a launch event for the Skills & Innovation Hub that will be held as part of the Maritime Power demonstrations on the 19th of March 2025 at HM Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP) to which selected organisations across the areas of Funding, SMEs, Industry and Academia will be invited. This is the first in a series of engagements, and there will be no prejudice against those who do not attend this launch event in terms of participation or attending other events. Overview - The Challenge There is currently a need to increase provision and investment in developing the skills and innovation required to meet the challenges and opportunities of delivering the leading-edge Royal Navy the UK requires for safety and prosperity. The participation of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Academia, and Industry alongside alternative funding sources are needed in order to rapidly scale regional skills provision and innovation for the benefit of Maritime Defence. To secure an invitation to the launch event for the Skills & Innovation Hub on the 19th of March 2025 at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5ZGox2ZLBlRMk0Rp2Y5UGKNUOFkwOFNSVEtXTzZKR1FJS0tJTzJBQ1NFUS4u ### Planning Information Full details of the event can be found on Defence Sourcing Portal https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59583 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007278-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 | | 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 | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO2 8BY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Nelson | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2025 at 12:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007278-2025 - 26 Feb 2025 at 10:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007256-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007278-2025 26th February 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007256-2025 26th February 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59583 - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5ZGox2ZLBlRMk0Rp2Y5UGKNUOFkwOFNSVEtXTzZKR1FJS0tJTzJBQ1NFUS4u - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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