SME Dual Use Innovation & Re-Industialisation

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

Published: Aug 11, 2026

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Industrial Development and SME development. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 11, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

You are invited to tender for the delivery of the University of Liverpool's Muster Programme "Trials Tank" pilot - SME Dual Use Innovation & Re-industrialisation. Any resulting contract will be subject to the University's Terms and Conditions of Contract (document E). The University is seeking a commercial partner or consortium of partners to deliver a six-month pilot project (October 2026 to March 2027) supporting Liverpool City Region SMEs to explore, develop and prove dual-use products and services. The pilot is demand-led: it will be anchored to real technical and capability challenges sourced from UK Prime contractors and from recent UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), Innovate UK and MOD calls. Full details of the requirement, deliverables, stretch objectives and timeline are set out in the Specification and Further Particulars (B).

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 076374-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Industry & Manufacturing, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 076374-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 11, 2026. You have 31 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.