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    ContractsUK Government Grants for New Energetics and Munitions Manufacturing Facilities
    Open tender

    UK Government Grants for New Energetics and Munitions Manufacturing Facilities

    Contract value
    £45m
    Published 29 Oct 2026

    The UK Ministry of Defence is offering grants of up to £45 million to support construction of new energetics and munitions manufacturing facilities in the UK.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 29 Oct 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Contract value
    £45m
    Published 29 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £45,000,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

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    29 October 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    The UK Ministry of Defence is opening grant funding windows to support the construction of new energetics and munitions manufacturing facilities in the UK. This is part of the government's Strategic Defence Review commitment to strengthen national security by establishing sustainable domestic production capacity for critical energetic materials. Grant Opportunity Details: - Individual grants: up to £45 million or 50% of project cost (whichever is smaller) - Application window: 6 weeks for the first round, with further windows expected in Q2 and Q4 2027 - Applications submitted via the UK Government Find a Grant portal and Defence Sourcing Portal - Only one grant per project will be awarded Eligibility and Assessment: Companies with credible proposals are encouraged to apply, regardless of prior engagement with the MoD or participation in earlier feasibility studies. Successful applicants will undergo due diligence and grant award structure development, with grant award letters expected within the current fiscal year. Proposals must demonstrate: - Economic viability and long-term commercial viability - Access to additional financing beyond the grant - Technical credibility with comprehensive delivery plans (up to 15,000 words) - Military usefulness, addressing materials of strategic interest to UK defence systems - Clear regulatory compliance and safety strategies This grant programme aims to reduce UK reliance on overseas energetics suppliers, strengthen munitions supply chain resilience, and unlock significant private sector investment in UK manufacturing.

    Track record

    9 awards · 9 winners
    Open field

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    1. UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH1× · 11%
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    d9223830-6f81-4a8e-98d3-949157837da6-919675

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