Planning

RFI012 - Launch and Recovery of Uncrewed Systems

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

13 Jul 2021 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender titled "RFI012 - Launch and Recovery of Uncrewed Systems," focusing on ship-launching services, with the location based in Portsmouth, England (PO2 8BY). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23rd August 2021. This tender aims to explore potential solutions from suppliers for the physical launch and recovery of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) and uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs), which are anticipated to become significant components of the Royal Navy's operational capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the maritime technology and logistics sectors, particularly those involved in the development and deployment of uncrewed systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their innovative solutions may be well suited for the requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence. Companies that specialise in maritime engineering, robotics, and transport logistics would particularly benefit from this procurement opportunity, which could lead to collaborative ventures with the Royal Navy.

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Notice Title

RFI012 - Launch and Recovery of Uncrewed Systems

Notice Description

See RFI for full details The Royal Navy envisions that Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) and Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) will be commonplace in the Royal Navy's force mix and will be utilised for a range of military roles. Some of these platforms will likely need to be hosted onboard a ship (both existing and future classes). The authority wishes to understand what solutions suppliers can provide to permit the physical Launch and Recovery (LAR) of USVs and UUVs from ships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-144cc95e-ddeb-4c87-abbf-95411ef10e5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9667dd-0815-4b9e-89a9-1f20fbabb93e
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63726610 - Ship-launching services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Aug 2021Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Rosemary Wright
Contact Email
navycomrcl-sourcing@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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