Defence procurement and disruptive technologies have long had a close relationship, but with commercial developments now driving change in the industry, government is having to
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic is seeking eligible
With her sea trials in full flow, HMS Queen Elizabeth has met up with some US counterparts off the coast of Scotland. The Nimitz-class US carrier, USS George HW Bush, and her carrier strike group has more than 60 Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines on board, working closely with the US personnel to hone […]
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With HMS Queen Elizabeth currently carrying out sea trials in preparation to enter her new home, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced a £48M contract for next-generation workboats to support the ship. The contract covers a fleet of 38 workboats that will assist Royal Navy ships from UK bases and on operations all over the […]
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A visit to Scotland’s HALO Trust by International Development Secretary Priti Patel, has seen the organisation praised for taking the lead in bringing British ingenuity and bravery to mine clearance in some of the world’s most fragile countries. Ms Patel visited HALO’s Headquarters, based just outside Dumfries, this week and took the opportunity to praise […]
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The Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), Merlin Helicopter Team are considering options for the support of engines associated with the UK Merlin and Apache Attack Helicopter Mk1 fleets post March 2019 until Out of Service Date(s). Currently, the fleets utilise RTM 322 variant engines and the forward support programme could see the […]
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to enter into sole source negotiations with Calzoni (Cage: A0461) for the pro
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has chosen six companies suppliers for the principal support provider (PSP) framework. The companies – AECOM; Atkins; Mott MacDonald; Ramboll; Ridge & Partners LLP; and WYG – will deliver multi-disciplinary design and project management services, advisory services, construction technical services, specialist surveys and clerk of the works duties. They will be […]
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Work is underway on the installation of BAE Systems’ specialist Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant at Portsmouth Naval Base. The new plant will recycle energy, reduce carbon footprint and potentially save the Ministry of Defence up to £4 million per year in energy costs. The arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers will […]
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Defence features writer Mark Lane meets the Chief Executive of Cox Powertrain, Tim Routsis, and charts the development of a new high-power, lightweight diesel power platform. Small business Cox Powertrain has developed a product with Ministry of Defence backing which could sell in a slice of a global $1.2 billion commercial market. The West Sussex-based […]
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The consequences of undisputed climate change have a wide impact on the individual fields of action. In a paradigm shift from resisting and adapting to the consequences of climate change, the environmental and climatic potentials of a property and its bui
Scheme comprises construction of 4 Industrial Buildings (Class B1b, B1c, B2 & B8), containing 8 new units with access off Bell Close with sustainable drainage system. The associated works include sewer systems, landscaping, infrastructure, enabling and ac
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (3 PWRR) are taking part in a joint exercise with the US National Guard. Exercise Northern Strike take places at Camp Grayling in Michigan, which is the largest US National Guard training facility, spread over three counties. The exercise allows 3 PWRR to train alongside […]
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel have completed their five-month deployment aboard the French warship FS Mistral. Two Royal Navy Merlin Mk3 helicopters were also embarked as UK and French maritime personnel trained together across the Asia Pacific region. Throughout the deployment, UK personnel worked closely with international partners to strengthen defence cooperation in the region. […]
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The Office of Naval Research has announced that the Navy’s electromagnetic railgun is ready for field demonstrations. Initial rep-rate fires (repetition rate of fires) of multi-shot salvos already have been successfully conducted at low muzzle energy. The next test sequence requires safely increasing launch energy, firing rates and salvo size. Instead of using traditional gunpowder or […]
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AMENDMENT 01 – The purpose of this amendment is to clarify that the Government is looking for responses from existing consortia or representatives of a new or forming consortium. The Government intends on establishing a Section 8
The following informaiton is being provided in response to the questions that were submitted for CSAT RFI.
Question 1:
Is NPPD looking to replace/modernize the CSAT suite of tools or simply contract a vendor to maintain the
Australia’s largest combined military exercise, Talisman Saber 2017, has concluded in Brisbane after successfully meeting a number of key milestones and achievements. The key focus of the exercise was the development of Australian and US collaboration in warfare against a similarly equipped and trained enemy. This year’s Talisman Saber involved approximately 33,000 participants, 36 warships […]
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