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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO D4 Autonomous MASS systems and VTE Framework.
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy research work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 1 day, starting 14 October 2025.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 88 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.
What the notice says
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO D4 Autonomous MASS systems and VTE Framework - Please see documentation at link provided
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 060501-2025
About the buyer
Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months
Procurements
602Awards
339Suppliers it has used most for research
- Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine3 contracts
- AC Doyle Ltd1 contract
- ASTM International UK1 contract
- Accenture UK Ltd1 contract
- Breathing and Performance PTY Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open research tenders- £260mframework ceiling
- £110mestimated
From notice 060501-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.