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In service Support for REMUS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Systems

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Apr 2026 at 13:24

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18 Jul 2024 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract under the competitive procedure with negotiation to HII Unmanned Systems Inc for in-service support of REMUS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) systems. This contract, dated 23 April 2026, covers services related to underwater exploration, primarily focusing on support for REMUS 100 and 300 systems. The procurement process, managed by the SALMO Delivery Team, is selectively conducted for services within the UK region. The contract is valued at approximately £3,044,857.50 and was signed on 18 November 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in marine technology and unmanned systems, particularly SMEs specialising in underwater exploration and maintenance. The unique requirements, such as technical support, repairs, training, and project management for UUV fleets, suggest that businesses with a strong capability in advanced marine systems and a track record with defence-related contracts stand to benefit. The contract represents potential for growth in sectors where technological expertise is paramount, reinforcing the strategic importance of maintaining technical knowledge and intellectual property rights as outlined by HII Unmanned Systems Inc.

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Notice Title

In service Support for REMUS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Systems

Notice Description

The SALMO (Salvage and Marine Operations) Delivery Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (The Authority) has awarded a contract to HII Unmanned Systems Inc, for a new follow on support contract. This contract shall provide in-service support to the REMUS 100 systems and REMUS 300 systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide In-Service Support to the REMUS 100 and 300 fleets in the form of project management, technical, repairs, training, and maintenance

Procurement Information

HII Unmanned Systems Inc retain all IPR and technical knowledge for all REMUS systems, which is strictly enforced by the US Department of Defence meaning all repairs and maintenance of the systems needs to be done by HII as they are the only suitably qualified and experienced contractor that can safely maintain, re-calibrate and re-program existing systems to ensure it is safe to use. This includes sole ownership and all rights in all technical and business information, test reports, ideas, designs, maintenance information and materials pertaining to the deliverables, trademarks, copyrights or processes, and other assembly, production, marketing or sales information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037129-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories

71351924 - Underwater exploration services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,044,857 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HII UNMANNED SYSTEMS

Further Information

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