Zenotech delivers world-class computational fluid dynamics (CFD), high-performance computing (HPC), and AI-driven aerodynamic modelling for complex weapons, hypersonic effectors, and next-generation defence systems.

As a UK sovereign SME, Zenotech enables defence primes, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), and research consortia to accelerate technology maturation from pre-concept through to fielded operational capabilities.

Zenotech combines  scalable tools with Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) to eliminate computational bottlenecks and accelerate engineering workflows. Our capabilities support the security, cyber and scientific reporting requirements across UK MOD programmes.

Zenotech Capability  Mapping: Thunderbolt Enterprise Agreement (TEA) Domains

Zenotech’s core capabilities align directly with the Science & Technology (S&T) research domains outlined in the MOD Thunderbolt Enterprise Agreement Statement of Requirement (Ref: RQ0000104066):

• Advanced Missiles Technologies: High-fidelity aerodynamic simulation, compressible flows, shock-wave interaction, and aerothermal load prediction for interceptors and one-way effectors.
• Hypersonic Weapons (Dual-Use): High-mach thermal and aerodynamic modelling, boundary layer transition, and real-gas physics simulations for Next Generation (NG) and Generation After Next (GAN) hypersonic platforms.
• Directed Energy Weapons (DEW): Thermal management simulation, platform integration aerodynamics, and high-performance beam-propagation environment modelling.
• Tactical Weapons and General Munitions: Store separation dynamics, multi-body motion, launch effects, and rapid aerodynamic concepting.
• Integrated Concepting & Performance Assessment: Automated trade-space exploration, multi-objective aerodynamic optimization, and physics-based performance evaluation.
• AI/ML and AI-Ready Data Pipelines: Generating structured, metadata-rich simulation datasets to train machine learning surrogates and autonomous weapons models in accordance with MOD digital policies and JSP 936.

Proposal-Ready Compliance and Security Credentials

Lead Contractor bid teams can cite Zenotech’s pre-qualified compliance credentials directly in their Part C (Commercial) and Part D (Technical) submission forms:

Below we’ve detailed how our status and credentials match the compliance domain and TEA ITN Mapping:

• JOSCAR Accreditation: Registration Initiated & Active on Hellios SME Portal (Central Prime Pre-Qualification)
• Personnel Security: 100% BPSS Screened; Active UKSV Security Clearance (SC) staff (Research Worker Process (GovS 007))
• Cyber Security: Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) Certified. (Cyber Risk Profile Level 1 (Part C C3/C4))
• Quality and Standards: ISO 9001 Aligned QMS; Strict compliance with DRRS (KPI 1 Quality of Deliverables)
• Data Encryption: TLS 1.2+ Compliant data handling (OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE & SECRET Data Handling)
• AI Ethics and Governance: Aligned with JSP 936 principles at the policy level, with project-specific operational controls (such as Model Cards and Ethical Risk Assessments) applied to Defence deliverables. (Technical Question T1(u) & T6(c))
• Sovereignty and Control: 100% UK Sovereign. No Russian/Belarusian ownership or control (Supply Chain Resilience & Part C Section 5.3)

How Zenotech Maximises Lead Contractor Scorecard Performance

Partnering with Zenotech directly enhances a Lead Contractor’s proposal scores and ongoing framework performance against the MOD’s Key Performance Indicators:

• Social Value Delivery Plan (KPI 4 & Technical Question T12) : The MOD has waived the standard 50% subcontracting limit for TEA to ensure research flows to specialist SMEs. Incorporating Zenotech provides Lead Contractors with auditable, high-value SME engagement metrics, supporting UK supply chain resilience, productivity, and regional skills retention.
• Value for Money Assurance (KPI 3): Zenotech’s cloud-scalable architecture (zCFD) eliminates heavy fixed infrastructure costs, delivering transparent, competitive, and outcome-based pricing for complex simulation tasks.
• Sustaining Critical Sovereign Skills (Technical Question T8): Zenotech provides specialist UK engineering expertise in computational physics, directly mitigating national capability fragility across SQEP, tools, and models.

FAQS: Thunderbolt Enterprise Agreement (TEA) Primes

Q1: How does Zenotech integrate into a Lead Contractor’s Operating Model and Delivery Partner Ecosystem?

A: Zenotech operates as a plug-and-play Delivery Partner. We can be named as a specialist SME provider within your Phase 1 ITN Draft Proposal (due 2 November 2026). We support both Outcome-Based Delivery (OBD) and output-driven research tasking, providing rapid technical execution without imposing administrative overhead on the Lead Contractor.

Q2: What security clearances and data handling procedures does Zenotech maintain?

A: All Zenotech personnel deployed on defence tasks are screened to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as mandatory “Research Workers”. Core technical staff hold active UKSV Security Clearance (SC) for immediate deployment on tasks classified up to SECRET. Electronic deliverables are encrypted using MOD-approved protocols (TLS 1.2+) in compliance with DEFCON 658, DEFCON 660, and SAL Annex C.

Q3: What Cyber Security accreditation does Zenotech hold for Part C compliance?

A: Zenotech holds Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) certification and will complete the Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) via the Supplier Cyber Protection Service against Cyber Risk Assessment RAR-8ZHDPQB (Cyber Risk Level 1). This satisfies mandatory ITN compliance questions C3 and C4 without requiring a Cyber Improvement Plan (CIP).

Q4: How does Zenotech handle Intellectual Property (IPR) and Background IP declarations?

A: Zenotech operates with complete IPR transparency under R-Cloud+ Schedule 3 (Annex S3-A / S3-B). We provide completed Notification of IPR Restrictions (Part D Annex B) forms upfront. All task-generated Foreground IP and technical reports are formatted for Full Rights delivery or Crown Vesting as specified by Dstl, with clearly defined Background IP boundaries to protect proprietary solver algorithms.

Q5: Are Zenotech’s technical outputs compliant with MOD scientific reporting standards?

A: Yes. All research reports, technical notes, and task deliverables undergo rigorous internal Quality Assurance (QA) aligned with ISO 9001 and strictly comply with the Defence Research Reports Specification (DRRS) for presentation, formatting, and scientific rigour. This directly supports Lead Contractor compliance with KPI 1 (Quality of Deliverables).

Q6: How do Zenotech’s simulation workflows support MOD AI and Digital readiness policies?

A: In accordance with Statement of Requirement Section 24 and Technical Question T6(c), all Zenotech simulation data and outputs are delivered with consistent, standards-based metadata. Deliverables are structured for “AI-readiness” to support machine readability, surrogate model training, and integration into Athena (MOD’s S&T knowledge base). All AI/ML workflows adhere to JSP 936 ethical principles.

Q7: What is Zenotech’s JOSCAR status for rapid prime onboarding?

A: Zenotech’s registration is active on the Hellios JOSCAR SME Portal, with full Stage 2 accreditation in progress. Bidding primes can instantly access our pre-qualification data across financial, cyber, ESG, and quality management domains, eliminating onboarding delays.

Q8: How can Lead Contractor bid teams engage Zenotech ahead of the Phase 1 ITN deadline?

A: Zenotech’s commercial and technical leads can provide a complete Teaming Capability Pack, execute NDAs, and provide written responses for inclusion in your Part D Technical Submission (Questions T1, T5, T8, T10, T12). Contact our Defence Teaming Lead at defence@zenotech.com.