Notice

Rapid Detection of Toxic Gases Phase 2

This UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) competition is seeking proposals that enable the rapid detection of toxic gases to improve public safety by providing an early warning to indicate unsafe levels of toxic gases in busy spaces.

• From: UK Defence Innovation, Home Office and National Protective Security Authority
• Published: 12 November 2026

Documents

Rapid Detection of Toxic Gases (Phase 2): Competition Document

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Rapid Detection of Toxic Gases (Phase 2) Draft T&Cs

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Details

The competition is run on behalf of the Home Office and the National Protective Security Authority.

Key Information	Competition Details
Stage 1 submission deadline	12:00 Midday on 9 December 2026 GMT
Stage 1 decision release	6 January 2027
Stage 2 open (by invitation)	12:00 Midday on 7 January 2027 GMT
Stage 2 submission deadline	12:00 Midday on 4 February 2027 GMT
Total funding available	A minimum of £1 million (excluding VAT) total funding is available. A number of proposals may be funded within this total. We expect proposals to be in the region of £250,000 each
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)	Starting at a minimum of TRL 4 and ending at a minimum of TRL 6, with a maximum of TRL 7
Contract start month	Aim to start April 2027
Project duration	Equal to or less than 11 months
Risk Assessment Reference	RAR-GKPQPVM Level 0
Stage 2 feedback release date	12 March 2027

Where do I submit my proposal?

Via the UKDI Online Submission Service, where you will need to register for an account. Only proposals submitted through the UKDI Online Submission Service will be accepted.