---
title: "Pyxis 4b - UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051c9d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2025-05-22"
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# Pyxis 4b - UK1

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051c9d

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## Summary

Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is initiating a procurement process titled "Pyxis 4b - UK1". This project involves research and development services on security and defence materials, specifically to develop and demonstrate a Lite Datalink solution. Located in Bristol, with work extending across the UK, the procurement is currently at the planning stage. Key dates include a future notice anticipated by 16th June 2025, and the contract period is planned from 30th June 2025 to 30th April 2027. The estimated contract value is £2,640,000 GBP, with procurement categorised under services with a main focus on research and development.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in security and defence materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria favouring SME involvement. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to expand into government contracts, foster innovation in defence technologies, and enhance their service offerings within a strategically significant sector.

## Notice

To develop, and demonstrate a Lite Datalink solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024478-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 08:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024478-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024478-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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