Planning

Project CABOT Market Engagement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

13 Feb 2025 at 10:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated the Project CABOT Market Engagement to gather industry insights on capabilities that can enhance the Royal Navy's shift towards autonomy, particularly focusing on Anti-Submarine Warfare. The engagement is in the planning stage, with a deadline for market engagement on 25th February 2025. The contract is related to the "Warships and associated parts" industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Relevant documentation and further information are available on the Defence Sourcing Portal. Interested parties need to ensure they have registered for an account to request attendance at the industry day.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specializing in autonomous vehicle technologies and Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities. The Ministry of Defence encourages participation from SMEs, making this an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to collaborate with a major defence organisation. Businesses with expertise in lean crewed, remote operated, and autonomous systems will find this project highly relevant, as it aims to innovate in the area of deployable and persistent wide-area ASW search capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project CABOT Market Engagement

Notice Description

This Notice is an Industry Calling / Early Market Engagement notice for Project CABOT. The aim of the Industry engagement is to commence a conversation between the Royal Navy and Industry Partners on capability's that will accelerate the RNs pivot to autonomy with a specific focus on Anti-Submarine Warfare entitled 'Project CABOT' (A portfolio of lean crewed, remote operated and uncrewed/autonomous airborne, surface and sub-surface vehicles, sensors and nodes to provide a deployable and persistent wide area ASW search capability). Further information and to request attendance at the industry day is available on the listing on the Defence Sourcing Portal: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59468 If your organisation does not currently have an account, they will need to register for a free account. Please allow time for this before the request for attendance closing date

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e2e6d4-68ae-4b95-aa98-c8da230fc570
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

35500000 - Warships and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2025Expired
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
Julian Hackett
Contact Email
julian.hackett109@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

Notice Documents

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