Strategic Defence Review Energetics Investment

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Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 2nd, 2026

Summary

UK MOD announces implementation of Strategic Defence Review through investment in energetics and munitions manufacturing. Multiple investment windows planned (Q3 2026, Q2 2027, Q4 2027) for capital grants to build new manufacturing facilities. Funding capped at £45M per proposal or 50% of project costs.

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What changed

The MOD is acting on Strategic Defence Review recommendations to invest in an 'always on' munitions pipeline, including building up to six new energetics and munitions factories in the UK. This early engagement notice announces multiple investment windows, with the first opening Q3 2026, followed by Q2 2027 and Q4 2027. Each window is expected to be open for 3 months. MoD funding is capped at £45 million per proposal or 50% of overall costs, whichever is lower.

Companies interested in munitions and energetics manufacturing should monitor for detailed investment criteria expected from the MOD. The first investment window opens Q3 2026. This notice supersedes the previous Energetics Information Notice (Published 19 Nov 25). Procurement reference: tender_512494/1565633. Closing date for submissions: 31 December 2027.

What to do next

Monitor MOD communications for investment window opening dates and detailed criteria
Prepare proposals for Q3 2026 investment window submission
Contact DES-WpnsCWP-FCAP-Energetics@mod.gov.uk for additional information

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Published date: 2 April 2026

Last edited date: 2 April 2026

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.

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Contract summary

Industry

Military research and technology - 73410000

Location of contract

BS34 8JH

Procurement reference

tender_512494/1565633

Published date

2 April 2026

Closing date

31 December 2027

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Description

UK government is acting on the Strategic Defence Review's recommendations by investing in an 'always on' pipeline for munitions including building of up to six new energetics and munitions factories in the UK.

Following on from the previous Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Information Notice (Published 19 Nov 25), companies have been selected for Feasibility Studies which shall run concurrently and independently to this process.

The purpose of this notice is to communicate the MoD's intention for investment windows to support the construction of new energetic materials manufacturing facilities. Investment is expected to be through capital grants subject to approval within the Full Business Case (FBC). Any company can apply to any or all investment windows regardless of having prior engagement with MoD.

The MoD expects there to be multiple investment windows, during which companies may submit proposals for MoD funding. The first of these windows is planned to open in Q3 2026 with following windows planned for Q2 2027 and Q4 2027. Each of these windows is expected to be open for 3 months and may be extended. Further information on the investment available will be shared in due course.

MoD funding is expected to be no more than £45 million per proposal or 50% of the overall cost, whichever is smaller, subject to the available funding within each window, and meeting VFM and affordability criteria which will be confirmed in due course .MoD investment will sit alongside the wider support opportunities offered by HM Government.