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

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Notice Summary
Title: An economic analysis of midstream manufacturing in the European Union defence and aerospace sectors and opportunities for a more circular economy in the UK
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: UK Research & Innovation
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Open procedure
Short 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).
Published: 30/06/2025 12:48
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UK-Swindon: Economic research services.

Scope


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).
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https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Economic-research-services./6U2M2U6N95

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Total value (estimated):


GBP 125,000 excluding VAT GBP 150,000 including VAT




Description





Contract dates (estimated)
06/10/2025 to 28/02/2026
CPV Classifications:
79311400 - Economic research services.
   
Contract can be extended:
Yes

Extension Date:
27/03/2026

Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Price Schedule (Appendix B) / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Project Planning & Management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Team’s Expertise and Experience / Weighting: 16
Quality criterion - Name: EU Knowledge / Weighting: 18
Quality criterion - Name: Defence & Aerospace Sector Knowledge / Weighting: 16
Quality criterion - Name: Circular Economy Knowledge / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Stakeholder Engagement Strategy / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Risk Mitigation Strategies / Weighting: 5


   

Submission


Tender submission deadline: 12/08/2025 Time: 14:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://.delta.com
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 04/09/2025

Procedure


Procedure type: Open procedure

Contracting authority


       UK Research & Innovation, PDQJ-7126-JDHG
       Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
       Tel. +441793442000, Email: commercial@ukri.org
       Contact: UKRI Commercial
       Address of the buyer profile: www.ukri.org

Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None

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