Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Preliminary market engagement notice 2026/S 000-100573, Project GRAYBURN, published on 23 October 2026, by when does he plan to select each of a a) preferred procurement route, b) delivery model, c) supplier, d) product and e) contractual structure.

Project GRAYBURN remains in its concept phase, which is due to complete in Q2 2027. Until then, the Authority is at an early stage of developing the requirement, scope and approach to any future procurement and these remain subject to further development and approvals. The preliminary market engagement will inform the Authority’s understanding of the market and potential delivery models for the project.

The supplier, product and contractual structure will be subject to the delivery model chosen.