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Join R-Cloud to gain access to security and defence contracting opportunities across all the MOD鈥檚 science and technology research areas (capabilities).

We welcome applications from:

• all types of supplier: non-traditional defence supplier, micro business, small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), academic institution or large organisation
• UK and international research suppliers

How it works

R-Cloud is different from traditional procurement frameworks, enabling suppliers to:

• apply quickly and easily using the online application process
• join at any time during the R-Cloud term, because it鈥檚 a dynamic agreement
• receive targeted invitations to bid for opportunities tailored to your key capabilities and skills
• access opportunities to contract directly with MOD
• retain intellectual property rights
• efficiently take up opportunities using R-Cloud鈥檚 smooth online tasking process that includes standardised terms and conditions and tasking forms

Everything is managed using the online R-Cloud service at - from applying to join, to responding to relevant opportunities.

Joining R-Cloud

To join R-Cloud you鈥檒l need to:

• create an account at
• choose the research areas relevant to your capabilities and skills
• complete the main application including company details
• provide a technical narrative (statement) to explain your organisation鈥檚 experience and capabilities
• submit the completed application

We will then assess your application and you鈥檒l be notified of the outcome through the online service.

How contracts are placed

The R-Cloud tasking process is managed through and it鈥檚 fully online - no hard copy paperwork is issued.

We publish task details on the R-Cloud online service using the R-Cloud tasking form, which contains all the information you鈥檒l need to respond to an opportunity.

You will only see opportunities that are relevant to your organisation, because:

• when suppliers join R-Cloud, you select which research areas are of interest to your organisation
• when MOD adds new opportunities or 鈥榯asks鈥� to R-Cloud, we select the relevant research areas
• R-Cloud matches your areas of interest with our opportunities to create a shortlist of suppliers who will be invited to respond

About R-Cloud

R-Cloud is run by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) on behalf of the MOD, and it鈥檚 just one of a number of ways to sell to or work with us.

Suppliers can apply to become R-Cloud members for any or all of the key capability areas at any time. You will need to meet the required technical and commercial requirements, and accept the R-Cloud standard terms and conditions.

All contracting opportunities placed using R-Cloud will be fundamental and applied research tasks covering .

Intellectual property rights reside solely with the supplier, with Dstl and the Ministry of Defence having full user rights.

Since 2018 almost 1,000 contracts valued in excess of 拢164 million have been awarded via R-Cloud and usage and spend are increasing. Our suppliers are from across industry and academia, both UK and internationally based, and more than 70% of R-Cloud suppliers are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

R-Cloud+

New for 2023, R-Cloud+ is an optional addition to R-Cloud, which will open up more opportunities to participate in UK government R&D contracts.

Buyers have the option to require all or part of the intellectual property rights (IPR) under a contract to vest in the Crown with R-Cloud+.

Find out more about R-Cloud+ on our supplier guidance page.

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