Published date: 14 March 2024
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Business intelligence software package - 48482000
Business intelligence software development services - 72212482
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Research and experimental development services - 73100000
Research services - 73110000
Experimental development services - 73120000
Research and development consultancy services - 73200000
Research consultancy services - 73210000
Development consultancy services - 73220000
Design and execution of research and development - 73300000
Research and Development services on security and defence materials - 73400000
Military research and technology - 73410000
Development of security equipment - 73421000
Development of firearms and ammunition - 73422000
Development of military vehicles - 73423000
Development of warships - 73424000
Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 73425000
Development of military electronic systems - 73426000
Test and evaluation - 73430000
Test and evaluation of security equipment - 73431000
Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition - 73432000
Test and evaluation of military vehicles - 73433000
Test and evaluation of warships - 73434000
Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 73435000
Test and evaluation of military electronic systems - 73436000
Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000
Location of contract
Any region
Procurement reference
tender_417976/1317695
Published date
14 March 2024
Closing date
25 March 2024
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is exploring better ways of working, to realise the full potential of Science and Technology (S&T) for UK Government defence & security, in the following Categories:
- Platform Systems, Autonomous systems and Survivability (PSAS)
- Cyber, Sensing, Comms & Networks, Information Systems and Electromagnetic Activities (CSIS)
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Space Systems
Dstl has been developing Category Management strategies for MOD under the spend area of S&T/ Research & Development (R&D). Through Category Management, we are considering how to contract for the S&T Categories referenced above, and we would like to engage with suppliers on a proposed new way of working, that could apply from approximately late 2026 onwards.
This is not a request for a full proposal or bid, nor should it be taken to be a call for competition, it is purely a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain information. In issuing this notice and engaging with the market, Dstl is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to Project METIS. Equally non-participation in this Market Engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions.
The purpose of this notice is to notify the market about upcoming Market Engagement Events, where we will:
- share information on Dstl's current thinking
- obtain views and feedback from the market, which will inform and support the formation of a requirement, procurement strategy and business case
Market Engagement Events
We will be hosting two virtual Market Engagement events by MS Teams:
21st March 2024 (12:30-14:30hrs)
22nd March 2024 (12:30-14:30hrs)
At these events, we will present information, address clarifications, and welcome feedback. The agenda is the same for both events- you do not need to attend both. To register your attendance, please see this link-
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/dstl-searchlight-31186857469
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Dstl, Portsdown West, Portsdown Hill Road
Fareham
PO17 6AD
England
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