Create a rapid, paid trial-to-procurement pathway connecting validated military requirements, comparative testing, limited test purchases, structured user feedback and follow-on acquisition decisions under one accountable procurement programme.
THE CHALLENGE
Testing and purchasing are disconnected, leaving suppliers without clear success criteria, procurement ownership or funding prospects. Repeated unpaid demonstrations, inconsistent assessments and fragmented feedback delay product improvement and operational adoption.
PROPOSED ACTION
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RESPONSIBLE STAKEHOLDERS
National defence procurement agencies
TIMELINE
12 months
TARGET
At least five paid pilot purchases and evaluations completed within 12 months; written supplier feedback normally within 15 working days and a documented purchase, further-development or rejection decision normally within 30 working days after final testing. Track trial-to-decision times and progression to follow-on orders.