---
title: "RN Develop Concept Cards"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05acd1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-10-10"
---

# RN Develop Concept Cards

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05acd1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process titled "RN Develop Concept Cards," falling under the services category of military research and technology. The current stage of this process is in the planning phase, with a key milestone set for 31 October 2026, by which businesses are required to provide concept details using a specific military template. The procurement aims for contractors to engage through a preliminary market engagement notice, available since 10 October 2025. The entire contract period is expected to commence and conclude on 2 November 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in military research and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an inclusive prospect for different business scales. Engaging with this procurement process can foster growth through strategic partnerships with central government authorities like the Ministry of Defence. Companies adept in developing military concepts will find this tender an excellent opportunity to showcase their expertise, contribute to innovative military solutions, and expand their reach in public sector engagements.

## Notice

RN Develop Concept Cards - Please complete the military template

### Planning Information

Please complete military template with details of your concept. The template can be found at this link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22a83266-51bf-4bea-ab4c-7f7a5f04326f

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064205-2025 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2026 |
| 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

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 13:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064205-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064205-2025
  10th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22a83266-51bf-4bea-ab4c-7f7a5f04326f
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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