Planning

701579481 - Uncrewed Surface and Subsurface Vessel (USSV)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

10 Sep 2021 at 13:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the development of an Uncrewed Surface and Subsurface Vessel (USSV), titled "701579481 - Uncrewed Surface and Subsurface Vessel (USSV)". This procurement falls under the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry and is located in Bristol, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period ends on 9th October 2021. Interested parties can express their interest to George Hollingdale via email, following which they will have the opportunity to discuss their products in detail.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in advanced technology and defence solutions, particularly those capable of developing multi-payload vessels with autonomous capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in maritime technology, software for unmanned systems, or related defence equipment may find this tender applicable. Furthermore, businesses looking to innovate in the areas of covert operations and naval support are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701579481 - Uncrewed Surface and Subsurface Vessel (USSV)

Notice Description

The Royal Marine Commando Force requires the development of a multi-payload, low-signature, long-endurance uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel (USSV). This will be able to deliver covert capability both on the surface and sub-surface. It is to have a low visual signature when on the surface and be completely autonomous whilst integrating within the Naval Strike Network. The vessel will be highly flexible, capable of conducting multiple mission types including the deployment of sensors and effectors and strike capabilities from both surface and sub-surface. Interrogation of the operating area by this vessel will support Royal Marine Commando Forces in future operations. It will be capable of supporting long endurance missions with a loiter capability and be self-deployable at high speed, extended range and exhibit high manoeuvrability. The platform will be easy to support, maintain and upgrade whilst having complete interoperability to be launched and recovered from the sea and current/future shipping. It is also to be capable of being transported in a 40ft ISO container. The platform design needs to have demonstrated a degree of maturity through use of de-risked and demonstrated technology. Please respond with an expression of interest to george.hollingdale100@mod.gov.uk - all expressions of interest will be offered a meeting to discuss their product. See Defence Sourcing Portal for RFI document at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52237

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6aa8f8-065d-489c-b2ea-2167dff9867e
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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