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However, as the PIN points out, “The value advised within this PIN is an estimate at this stage and subject to ongoing programme development.”įurther, the PIN extends an invitation to suppliers for an Early Supplier Market Engagement Day to be held this summer. The framework, valued up to £1bn, is expected to cover a 7-year period. The purpose is to create a route to market, delivering the operational elements of a Hypersonic Strike capability. As stated in the notice, “It is the intention of the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) to establish a multi-supplier Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework Agreement.” Part of Team Hypersonics (UK)’s overarching delivery strategy, this PIN seeks to establish a multi-supplier agreement.
The Framework is to provide a route to market up to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9 and to deliver future operational elements of a Hypersonic Strike capability, this will be a collaborative enterprise approach to accelerate the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) acquisition of an advanced Hypersonic Strike capability.”Ī PIN like this is designed to drum up interest and potentially mould the tender based on feedback from potential suppliers.
The primary aim of the Framework will be to accelerate development of the United Kingdom Hypersonic Strike Capability. “As part of Team Hypersonics (UK)’s overall delivery strategy, it is the intention of the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) to establish a multi-supplier Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework Agreement.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a Prior Information Notice designed to accelerate the development of the United Kingdom’s Hypersonic Strike Capability.Ī Prior Information Notice, better known as a PIN, serves as a preliminary indication to suppliers regarding potential future procurement activities.
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