Tender

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ATLANTIC THUNDER 26 - Maritime Unmanned Systems Registration of Interest

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process titled "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ATLANTIC THUNDER 26 - Maritime Unmanned Systems Registration of Interest" focusing on unmanned underwater vehicles. This tender falls under the Defence industry and targets the region of Scotland, United Kingdom. Currently in the "active" stage, this tender is classified as a "Request for Information" (RFI) and not a traditional procurement process. The deadline for submitting interest is on 12th September 2025, with the contract period beginning on 15th September 2025. This provides potential contractors only a short window to express their interest.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses involved with maritime unmanned systems, especially those specialising in innovative underwater technology. The opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its registration of interest focus. The emphasis on cutting-edge unmanned systems suggests potential for businesses aiming to expand into new technological frontiers within the defence sector. Engaging in this tender could lead to future collaborations and expanded market presence in defence technology solutions.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ATLANTIC THUNDER 26 - Maritime Unmanned Systems Registration of Interest

Notice Description

ATLANTIC THUNDER 26 - Maritime Unmanned Systems Registration of Interest Please see attached document for full detail

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e39f42e4-62ae-4b64-851b-2efa6c8634a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ab4b93-c90e-48f9-ab61-00e15fd6b563
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - N/A - RFI
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2025 24 hours
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
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-rfi@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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-e39f42e4-62ae-4b64-851b-2efa6c8634a7-2025-09-03T09:50:49+01:00",
    "date": "2025-09-03T09:50:49+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-e39f42e4-62ae-4b64-851b-2efa6c8634a7",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_504616/1512797",
        "title": "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ATLANTIC THUNDER 26 - Maritime Unmanned Systems Registration of Interest",
        "description": "ATLANTIC THUNDER 26 - Maritime Unmanned Systems Registration of Interest Please see attached document for full detail",
        "datePublished": "2025-09-03T09:50:49+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "35512400",
            "description": "Unmanned underwater vehicles"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "Scotland",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Other - N/A - RFI",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-09-12T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2025-09-15T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ab4b93-c90e-48f9-ab61-00e15fd6b563",
                "datePublished": "2025-09-03T09:50:49+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "n/a",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d95e40a-a59c-44da-a62d-5a4aa9d7c7d1",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-164746",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Whale Island",
                "locality": "Portsmouth",
                "postalCode": "PO2 8BY",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "NAVYCOMRCL-RFI@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-164746",
        "name": "Ministry of Defence"
    }
}