Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d18-08a5-7312-963e-1c69d1bf4379/nuclear-deterrence-fund Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Nuclear Deterrence Fund [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £3,300,000 Published 13 Sept 2024 Deadline 163 days left 30 Mar 2027 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The UKs independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. UK nuclear policymakers will be confronted with an array of challenges in the coming decades, including from major nuclear armed states, emerging nuclear states and state-sponsored nuclear terrorism. The complexity and breadth of these challenges require the UK to consider how to adapt its approach to deterrence across the spectrum of conflict, including nuclear and strategic deterrence. This, in turn, requires an intellectual capability that can assist UK policymakers in understanding the new security dynamic and its implications for future deterrence requirements. The MoD is committed to not only developing this expertise within Government, but through a thriving and robust civil society which can provide valuable research and challenge to Government on these issues. The Nuclear Deterrence Fund (NDF) is a £3.3m pilot programme which will run between FY24-27 to stimulate wider UK expertise in nuclear deterrence issues and to generate a research base to support nuclear deterrence policymaking. The Nuclear Deterrence Fund is not currently accepting new applications. Please monitor the Find a Tender Service for future opportunities. ## CPV classification Military research and technology Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/26193c75-3941-4f99-80e5-63718f412d00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Ministry of Defence: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework · Nuclear Decommissioning Authority · 33 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-6a6d-737b-b7f8-2c3634532ce2/university-interactions-nda-research-portfolio-single-supplier-framework)