The Ministry of Defence has started a “Strategic Defence Innovation Research” (SDIR) to improve future landing craft with smart materials in collaboration with the Dutch composites industry. These craft are crucial for the fast and safe transport of our troops and equipment. By using smart materials, the ships become stronger, faster, more manoeuvrable and more versatile and sustainable. The deadline for submitting a proposal is 28 March 2025. Phase 1 has a total budget of 900,000 euros. The information meeting is on 4 februari 2025.
Budget & SDIR planning
- The deadline for submitting the phase 1 proposal is 28-03-2025 EOB.
- The total budget for phase 1 is € 900,000.00
This SDIR has been announced by the Ministry of Defence, Materiel Command and IT on the Mercell tender platform and interested companies can register.
This SDIR falls under the NLD Smart Materials area. It is expected that a number of use cases will be presented this year in order to also give the Smart Materials ecosystem a boost. In this, the Ministry of Defence is looking for an innovative collaboration with the Dutch business community.
For questions to the procurement department of the Materiel Command and IT, Ministry of Defence:
Information meeting
Do you have knowledge of research, innovation, design and production of composites and do you want to participate in this call? Want to know more? Then register for the information meeting on February 4, 2025.
Register by e-mail, stating your name and address details.
