Smaller suppliers invited to pitch for £2.9B UK defense tech framework
The UK Government Commercial Agency is inviting smaller suppliers to participate in its new defense technology framework, DIPS 2, valued at £2.88 billion. This framework aims to expand beyond the Ministry of Defence to include other government departments. The GCA is particularly focused on increasing the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises in the procurement process.
- ▪The DIPS 2 framework will run from September 2027 to August 2035.
- ▪It aims to include a wider range of buyers, potentially including the Home Office and Foreign Office.
- ▪The GCA is considering reducing the number of lots and may create a specific lot for projects under £5 million.
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