Delivering Future Advantage through Testing and Evaluation (Phase 1)
DASA competition for the MOD Test and Evaluation (T&E) Transformation Programme to develop deployable T&E capabilities and regulatory solutions.
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This Defence and Security Accelerator, part of UK Defence Innovation (UKDI-DASA) competition is run on behalf of the MOD Test and Evaluation (T&E) Transformation Programme. It is seeking proposals that present innovative/novel solutions for development of deployable T&E capabilities and the development of regulatory solutions (process or technology), ensuring that our T&E enterprise becomes and remains innovative by instinct.
Competition key information
| Key Information | Competition Details |
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| Submission deadline | 12:00 Midday on 20 January 2026 (GMT) |
| Total funding available | £1 million (excluding VAT) split across both challenges. A number of proposals may be funded |
| Challenge Areas | Development of Deployable/Mobile Test and Evaluation Capability Development of Regulatory Solutions |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) | Ending at TRL 6 |
| Contract start month | Aim to start April 2026 |
| Project duration | Equal to or less than 11 months |
| Cyber Risk Assessment (CRA) number and risk level | RAR-251105B17, Very Low Risk |
| Feedback release date | 6 March 2026 |
| Pre-sift criteria | See Section 8 Pre-sift Criteria |
Where do I submit my proposal?
Via the UKDI-DASA Online Submission Service where you will need to register for an account. Only proposals submitted through the UKDI-DASA Online Submission Service will be accepted.
Updates to this page
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In Delivering Future Advantage Through Testing and Evaluation: Competition Document the following have been updated: 1. Updated the wording regarding the duration we will seek funding for fundable proposals. Changed from decision release to feedback release. 2. Updated the wording regarding who we will share your proposal with to reflect, partners across His Majesty's Government.
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First published.
Update history
2025-11-19 14:59
In Delivering Future Advantage Through Testing and Evaluation: Competition Document the following have been updated:1. Updated the wording regarding the duration we will seek funding for fundable proposals. Changed from decision release to feedback release. 2. Updated the wording regarding who we will share your proposal with to reflect, partners across His Majesty’s Government.
2025-11-11 12:06
First published.