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An economic analysis of midstream manufacturing in the European Union defence and aerospace sectors and opportunities for a more circular economy in the UK

UK Research & Innovation

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: UKRI Commercial

Contact Email: commercial@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: +441793442000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
125000.0 GBP
Gross: 150000.0 GBP
Published
14 Jul 2025, 11:05
Deadline
12 Aug 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79311400 - Economic research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Review the defence and aerospace sectors in the European Union (EU) and their midstream capabilities, with a particular focus on circular economy activities and opportunities. Synergies with the automotive sector should also be explored. Provide insights into the valorisation of waste and scrap flows within the EU’s defence and aerospace industrial ecosystem (and possible synergies with Automotive sector). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963415603

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039566-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 125,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 150,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-06T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-02-28T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price Schedule (Appendix B) (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Project Planning & Management (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Team’s Expertise and Experience (16%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): EU Knowledge (18%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Defence & Aerospace Sector Knowledge (16%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Circular Economy Knowledge (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stakeholder Engagement Strategy (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Risk Mitigation Strategies (5%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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