Planning

REPMUS 2025 CALLING NOTICE

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Feb 2025 at 17:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority based in Portsmouth, UK, has announced a preliminary market engagement notice for a procurement titled "REPMUS 2025 CALLING NOTICE" in the military research and technology services category. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with key details available on the Defence Sourcing Portal. The preliminary market engagement will close on 14th March 2025. The main event, Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Unmanned Systems (REPMUS) 25, is scheduled to be held in Portuguese waters from 1st to 26th September 2025. The focus of the event is to develop and test Maritime Uncrewed Systems for NATO and partner nations, improving system interoperability and operational capability.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in military research and technology, particularly those specialising in unmanned systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger firms with relevant expertise, could benefit from showcasing their innovations and securing endorsements from the Royal Navy. Engaging in this tender can facilitate partnerships and access to international markets, driving business growth. To participate, companies need to complete the application form provided in the detailed notice and be prepared to commit to the operational exercise timeline in September 2025.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REPMUS 2025 CALLING NOTICE

Notice Description

This call outlines industry opportunities to participate in: Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Unmanned Systems (REPMUS) 25 and Dynamic Messenger (DYMS) 25 to be conducted in Portuguese waters in Sep 25. The Royal Navy Develop Directorate will consider industry proposals for Royal Navy endorsement to attend live participation in REPMUS/DYMS 25. REPMUS is a Portuguese national exercise conducted in the North Atlantic Portuguese exercise areas, designed to push forward capability development of NATO and partner nations' Maritime Uncrewed Systems (MUS). Nations are invited to take part with a mix of government and industry assets and enablers with a focus on developing MUS capabilities to address warfighting needs. A strong focus is upon improving interoperability of systems as they proceed through development and into operational service. REPMUS 25 will take place between 1st and 26th Sep 25. The REPMUS25 conference schedule is below, at which sponsored industry will be expected to attend and contribute. Industry must be prepared to commit to the OPEX timeline for the duration. To apply to attend this event, please complete this application form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5ZGox2ZLBlRMk0Rp2Y5UGKNUMzk2WThDVUtBQUNVOUJLTzJIUzBDWTVXTy4u Further information can be found within the attached document within the DSP notice.

Planning Information

Please see full details of notice within Defence Sourcing Portal: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59590 If you do not have access to DSP, please email navycomrcl-mepg@mod.gov.uk where a copy of the notice document can be forwarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e83d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007342-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-mepg@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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