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Project CALLISTO

Ministry of Defence

Description

Project CALLISTO Requirement: Affordable, single use engines for current and future air systems, munitions & One Way systems, to bridge the performance gap between hobbyist, model aircraft engines and higher performance, long-life & more exquisite engines. This phase will consist of design, development and ground testing (in appropriate engine test facilities) of Qty 4 prototype engines. The engines must be affordable and scalable. Any future scaled production requirement is not included under this competition, and if required shall be subject to a separate procurement. LOTS: This procurement is split into TWO Lots: LOT 1 CALLISTO LIGHT is for a smaller, less powerful engine (750N) LOT 2 CALLISTO HEAVY is for a more powerful engine, (1.8-2kN) Tenderers are able to bid for one or both lots. Full details of the requirement and anticipated dates can be found in the linked ITT. Tenderers wishing to take part must submit an ITT on the Defence Sourcing Portal no later than the specified closing date.

Details

Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Response deadline
Jul 27, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC (16d)
Type
OTHER
Category
services
Procurement method
Open procedure (below threshold)
Status
active
Estimated value
GBP 750,000
Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom (Contracts Finder)
Start date
Oct 15, 2026
End date
Mar 31, 2027
Reference #
tender_532862/1586346
Country
United Kingdom
Tender Value Currency
GBP
Tender Description
Project CALLISTO Requirement: Affordable, single use engines for current and future air systems, munitions & One Way systems, to bridge the performance gap between hobbyist, model aircraft engi
Tender Classification Scheme
CPV
Tender Classification Description
Engineering design services
Tender Procurement Method
open
Other
Tender Suitability Sme: true · Tender Suitability Vcse: false · Initiation Type: tender

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