The Ministry of Defence is the UK government department that runs the armed forces and works to protect the country's people, territories and interests. It buys defence equipment and services and awards defence contracts, including to UK firms.
A Request for Information on the Strategic Air Transportable Isolator (ATI), run by UK Defence Innovation as market engagement on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. It is published on 30 October 2026.
Deadline
Closes 14 December 2026 at 12 noonRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A two-stage competition to develop Army tactical power solutions at TRL 4 to TRL 6, plus a market engagement strand (Immediate Power Problem) for technology at TRL 6 or above that can be commercialised within 12 months.
Amount
Funding of £2.45M is available for Innovative Tactical Power Solutions. No funding figure is stated for Immediate Power Problem, which is a market engagement activity.
Deadline
Closes 10 November 2026 at 12 noon (9 days)
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A UK Defence Innovation challenge seeking proposals that will help the Army meet future electricity demand, run in partnership with Australia's ASCA. Two opportunities sit within it: Innovative Tactical Power Solutions (a two-stage competition, development from TRL 4 to TRL 6) and Immediate Power Problem (a market engagement activity).
Amount
£2.45 million (excluding VAT) total funding available for Innovative Tactical Power Solutions. A number of proposals may be funded.
Deadline
Closes 10 November 2026 at 12 noon (9 days)
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A pipeline challenge seeking innovative solutions to detect toxic gases in enclosed or semi-enclosed environments. Expected to launch in November 2026.
A pipeline challenge seeking innovative electro-optic sensor technologies to deliver cutting-edge sensing solutions that will shape future capability and maintain technological advantage. Expected to launch in November 2026.
Rating 3/10Local Landscape rating 3 out of 10
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