Planning

Uncrewed Surface and Subsurface Vessel (USSV)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

10 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement for the development of an Uncrewed Surface and Subsurface Vessel (USSV) as part of a multi-payload, long-endurance capability project. This procurement falls under the category of security and defence equipment, with a special focus on advanced maritime technology. Interested parties should note that the procurement is currently in the planning stage, and expressions of interest can be submitted directly to the contact point, George Hollingdale, via email. Key details can be found on the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and technology sectors, particularly those with expertise in unmanned systems, maritime technology, or software integration for autonomous vessels. Companies that are capable of delivering innovative and mature technological solutions that align with military requirements are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on low signature, high manoeuvrability, and interoperability with existing naval systems. This can help businesses expand their market reach and leverage government contracts to enhance their portfolio in national security projects.

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Notice Title

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. Please see Defence Sourcing Portal link for RFI document at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52237

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dfba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022603-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Future Capability Group, attn: George Hollingdale
Contact Email
george.hollingdale100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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