Project Cabot - ATLANTIC NET

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Project Cabot - ATLANTIC NET" is currently at the planning stage, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This project falls under the 'services' industry category with a special regime focused on defence and security, and it is above the procurement threshold, indicating significant opportunity. The project involves the delivery of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) services through innovative, contractor-owned, and operated models from September 2025 to January 2030, with a possible extension until January 2032. Key future dates are highlighted with a planned communication set for 31st July 2025, and interested parties should note the total contract value, which is gross at £24 million.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in patrol services, especially those equipped to provide lean crewed or autonomous systems supported by AI/ML technologies. The Ministry of Defence's choice of a Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated (COCONO) model presents a unique chance for innovative companies to partner and contribute technological expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly attractive and accessible, enhancing their growth potential within the defence and security sector. Additionally, businesses capable of establishing a robust Remote Operations Centre for acoustic data analysis could significantly benefit and expand their portfolios through this engagement.

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Planning

Project Cabot - ATLANTIC NET

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th May 2025 08:18:59 AM
Contract Summary

Phase 1 - ATLANTIC NET. The first phase would deliver ASW as a service” through a Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated, Naval Oversight (COCONO) model. Lean crewed, remotely operated or autonomous uncrewed systems, delivered by an industry mission partner. ATLANTIC NET would see acoustic data, triaged by AI/ML algorithms, supplied to a secure Remote Operations Centre (ROC) for analysis by RN staff. Thereby significantly increasing mass and persistence at sea whilst releasing traditional RN platforms for other tasking. Previous NOTICE reference: 100540811 FTS PIN
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05294b

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Name

Julian Hackett

Buyer Email

navydev-uwbpjcabot-commercial@mod.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Whitehall

London

SW1A 2EU

United Kingdom

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Project Cabot - ATLANTIC NET

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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