Planning

RFI0071 - The Target Acquisition, Localisation & Operational Neutralisation of UAS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 11:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 13:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating the procurement process for providing the Royal Navy with a Counter UAS capability aimed at maritime platforms. The project, titled RFI0071 - The Target Acquisition, Localisation & Operational Neutralisation of UAS, falls under the air defence radar category and is currently in the planning stage. Participants are expected to engage with the process by 17th March 2026. This opportunity is situated in Portsmouth, with a delivery address in the South East region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in air defence systems and technologies aimed at countering airborne threats. It is particularly suitable for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) looking to expand business operations within defence procurement. Companies with expertise in rapid equipment deployment and maritime defence technologies will find this tender advantageous for demonstrating capabilities and strengthening ties with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI0071 - The Target Acquisition, Localisation & Operational Neutralisation of UAS

Notice Description

The Royal Navy requires a rapidly procured and installable Counter UAS capability suitable for maritime platforms to detect, track, identify, and defeat airborne threats.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52a300b2-c16c-47ab-ae10-d45e10d70ec6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/716f2056-c004-45bd-83f0-503ea349b8aa
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

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

CPV Codes

35723000 - Air defence radar

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 20262 days 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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