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Tender: UK Ministry of Defence Nuclear Deterrence Fund – Research Proposals (FY24–27, £3.3m Pilot)

Released about 1 year ago

Closes30 Mar 2027Updated

Likely valueEstimate£55K to £250KInflation adjusted

LocationLondon

AgencyMinistry of Defence

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CategoryDefense & Aerospace

145 days leftCloses Tue, 30 Mar 2027

About

The UK Ministry of Defence is inviting research proposals to the Nuclear Deterrence Fund, a £3.3m pilot running between FY24 and FY27 to stimulate wider UK expertise on nuclear deterrence and generate a research base to support nuclear deterrence policymaking. The fund is now accepting proposals, with deadlines for the September 2025 round as follows: supplier registration and PQQ submission by 23:59 BST on 26 August 2025, and project proposal submission with contract terms acceptance by 12:00 BST on 15 September 2025; the programme board meeting has been postponed to 10 November 2025 (subject to change). The fund may change these dates and will stop accepting applications once all funds have been allocated.

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Suited to organisations and researchers with expertise in nuclear and strategic deterrence who can inform UK policymaking; consider that timelines are subject to change and applications may close early once funds are fully allocated.

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The buyer seeks applications for funding under the Nuclear Deterrence Fund for research projects.

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