The Ministry of Defence is inviting UK-registered suppliers to help shape the future of its Test and Evaluation (T&E) capability – but the window to register is short, with the deadline falling at noon on 12 May 2026. The preliminary market engagement, published on 28 April under the Procurement Act 2023, relates to the Strategic Test & Evaluation Portfolio (STEP) – a programme covering a ten-year contract period from 2033 to 2043. The MoD is not yet at the point of issuing a formal tender, but is actively seeking industry input to inform what that requirement will look like. Why…
