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Robotic Exclusion & Engagement Framework (REEF)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in London, is seeking solutions under the "Robotic Exclusion & Engagement Framework (REEF)" initiative, a joint project between the US and UK. This tender, categorised under unmanned underwater vehicles and military electronic systems, represents a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and is aimed at countering uncrewed underwater threats. Interested suppliers must apply by 3rd April 2026, with contracts beginning on 20th July 2026 and ending by 24th April 2028. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, creating an opportunity valued at £1,000,000, with delivery expected in the United States.

This initiative presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in military technology and innovation. Businesses that specialise in developing advanced electronic systems for defence applications would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the Ministry of Defence's focus on innovative solutions, firms capable of delivering cutting-edge, unmanned underwater technologies stand to gain a strategic advantage and potential expansion in international markets.

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Notice Title

Robotic Exclusion & Engagement Framework (REEF)

Notice Description

The US and UK are pleased to announce a new bilateral Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). Pj REEF is a joint US-UK project focused on countering uncrewed underwater vehicles, which will be delivered through the US DIU and its CSO process. For the UK, this project has been initiated by UK DI, and is being delivered through Cyber and Specialist Operations Command's Innovation team, the jHub. https://www.diu.mil/work-with-us/submit-solution/PROJ00607

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88393cce-9330-4a02-b5db-beb155476218
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

35700000 - Military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 24 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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