Planning

RFI0067 - Ex SPRING SABRE Demonstration Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 07:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, is presently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI0067 - Ex SPRING SABRE Demonstration Opportunity". This process aims to assess capabilities and technologies for integration into the Littoral Access Point mission's Concept of Operations. Falling under the industry category of offshore platforms with additional classifications in sensors and unmanned underwater vehicles, the procurement is directed towards the South East region of the United Kingdom. An important date to note is the engagement end date set for 11th February 2026, as detailed in the market engagement notice published on 4th February 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cutting-edge maritime and defence technologies, specifically those producing or enhancing offshore platforms, sensors, and unmanned underwater vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage, as their innovative solutions could meet the MoD's needs in this domain. Participating in this tender not only opens potential pathways for collaboration and innovation with the Ministry of Defence but also showcases capabilities on a high-profile platform, fostering business growth and recognition in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI0067 - Ex SPRING SABRE Demonstration Opportunity

Notice Description

During Ex SPRING SABRE the Authority are looking to conduct initial assessments of appropriate capabilities and technologies that can be integrated into the multi-domain Concept of Operations (CONOP) of Littoral Access Point (LAP) mission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addd4e25-52c7-45f6-9e5e-30095703cb01
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

34514800 - Offshore platforms

35125100 - Sensors

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

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