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Next Generation Red Air - Future Opportunity

Issued by Ministry of Defence · via UK Find a Tender Service

Published
4 Nov 2026
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-07b359
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Defence & Security
Type
services

At a glance

Ministry of Defence in United Kingdom has published a request for information in defence & security: “Next Generation Red Air - Future Opportunity”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. Quote reference ocds-h6vhtk-07b359 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 93 notices from this buyer since 2026, 58 of them currently open. There are 94 open defence & security notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Details

Following the release of the Defence Investment Plan and an internal review within the Next Generation Red Air team, the Authority can confirm that the delivery of Next Generation Red Air will likely be in 2031 and maybe later. It is anticipated that market engagement will take place in Q1 2027, with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) release in Q2 2028, and contract award in Q1 2030. The Next Generation Red Air team will continue to refine this timeline and provide the market with further clarity when possible.

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