Nuclear Deterrence Fund
The contract covers the Nuclear Deterrence Fund, a services procurement by the UK Ministry of Defence to stimulate wider UK expertise in nuclear deterrence and build a research base to support future deterrence policymaking. The MoD, which operates in the national defence sector, seeks intellectual capability and research that helps policymakers understand the changing security environment and implications for nuclear and strategic deterrence across the spectrum of conflict. The fund is a £3.3 million pilot programme running from FY24 to FY27, and the work is to support UK Government policy development through externally commissioned research and challenge. Delivery is in London, United Kingdom (SW1A 2HB). The key qualification requirement is that bidders must be able to provide the specialist research and policy expertise needed for nuclear deterrence issues; the notice also states that the Nuclear Deterrence Fund is not currently accepting new applications.
Buyer: Ministry of Defence. Source: Contracts Finder. Updated 13 Sept 2024.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £3.3m
- Bids close: 30 Mar 2027
- Location: United Kingdom
- Procedure: Other - Dynamic Purchasing System Framework
- Contract period: 30 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027
- Category: Military research and technology (73410000)
From the official notice
The UKs independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. UK nuclear policymakers will be confronted with an array of challenges in the coming decades, including from major nuclear armed states, emerging nuclear states and state-sponsored nuclear terrorism. The complexity and breadth of these challenges require the UK to consider how to adapt its approach to deterrence across the spectrum of conflict, including nuclear and strategic deterrence. This, in turn, requires an intellectual capability that can assist UK policymakers in understanding the new security dynamic and its implications for future deterrence requirements. The MoD is committed to not only developing this expertise within Government, but through a thriving and robust civil society which can provide valuable research and challenge to Government on these issues. The Nuclear Deterrence Fund (NDF) is a £3.3m pilot programme which will run between FY24-27 to stimulate wider UK expertise in nuclear deterrence issues and to generate a research base to support nuclear deterrence policymaking. The Nuclear Deterrence Fund is not currently accepting new applications. Please monitor the Find a Tender Service for future opportunities.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Mar 2027.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £3.3m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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