Planning

P8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Finish (P8-ASWF) Demonstration and Manufacture (D&M)

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 12:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation, located in Bristol, is planning a procurement process titled "P8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Finish (P8-ASWF) Demonstration and Manufacture (D&M)." This tender falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, specifically targeting goods related to defence and security. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice date on 19th September 2025, and the planned start of the contract period from 26th February 2027 to 27th February 2032. This procurement process is a direct award intended for the integration of the Sting Ray MOD1 Torpedo onto the Poseidon 8 aircraft, with a total value of £10.8 million pounds gross. The procurement is conducted under UK legal framework 2023/54 and is above the threshold, indicating its significant scale and impact within the national defence sector.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in defence manufacturing and integration services, particularly those capable of handling complex defence systems and engaging in potentially lengthy project timelines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract, suggesting a focus on innovative and flexible business approaches. Firms with expertise in weapons integration and a proven track record in collaborating on large-scale government defence projects would be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. The inclusion of potential in-service support requirements further opens opportunities for businesses offering comprehensive lifecycle management services within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Finish (P8-ASWF) Demonstration and Manufacture (D&M)

Notice Description

There is an intention to direct award a procurement in the coming months for the provision of: Integration of the Sting Ray MOD1 Torpedo (SR1) onto the Poseidon 8 (P-8) aircraft. This would include demonstration, manufacture but may also cover in-service support requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028110-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2027 - 27 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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