Tender

ATLANTIC NET

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 17:40

Planning

30 May 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has announced a tender process titled "ATLANTIC NET" as part of the Royal Navy's initiative to deliver Underwater Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) services through a Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated, Naval Oversight (COCONO) model. The tender, targeted at the marine services industry, invites expressions of interest by 26 November 2025. A procurement launch event was held on 15 October 2025, and the procurement is under the status of an 'active' stage, with the award period ending on 17 December 2025. This is a selective procurement using a competitive flexible procedure, with a significant focus on data provision to the Maritime Operational Commander. Interested parties need to be registered on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) to participate.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly to firms specialising in marine patrol vessels, unmanned underwater vehicles, marine survey services, and related marine support services. With an emphasis on contractor-managed ISR services, businesses with innovative solutions in delivering remotely operated or autonomous uncrewed systems stand to benefit. The procurement allows for both established suppliers and SMEs to compete, making it suitable for a broad range of qualified suppliers looking to partner with the Ministry of Defence in this cutting-edge endeavour. Businesses failing to secure a commercial mission partner contract could still be considered for the potential supplier pool, ensuring multiple pathways for engagement.

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Notice Title

ATLANTIC NET

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence would like to announce the intention to publish an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to contract a Commercial Mission Partner(s) (CMP) as part of the Royal Navy's Atlantic Net (AN) initiative in the near future. AN will deliver Underwater Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) as a service through a Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated, Naval Oversight (COCONO) model. AN will be data focussed, providing information direct to the Maritime Operational Commander ashore to inform decision making. Prospective bidders interested in participating in this ITT should contact the AN Commercial Mailbox expressing interest in this opportunity: NavyDEV-UWBPJCABOT-Commercial@mod.gov.uk. Further instructions will be provided to organisations upon receipt of expressions of interest including detailed security instructions. The procurement process will be run through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP), therefore interested parties should ensure they are registered on the portal in advance. Please visit the DSP for Supplier guidance and details on how to register at: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=e69925cf-8489-468e-89bb-747dc9ef637d&_ncp=1758885637740.1948901-1 A procurement launch event took place virtually on 15 October 2025, following earlier phases or market engagement. Information in relation to the completed market engagement is available on the DSP. Please note, this procurement is exempt from the Procurement Act 2023 under Defence Intelligence and National Security Grounds. The Authority intends to follow the spirit of the Procurement Act where possible, hence the open publication of this notice. However, not all information is able to be provided at OFFICIAL as would be required in a complete notice. As stated in such sections, full details are in the Tender documentation, available upon following the instructions that will be provided once a supplier expresses their interest in accordance with the above. Please also refer to previously published notice 2025/S 000-028641.

Lot Information

Lot 1 (Commercial Mission Partner)

Lot 1 - Commercial Mission Partner: This Lot is for the Commercial Mission Partner(s). Each successful Commercial Mission Partner will be awarded their own Commercial Mission Partner Call - Off Contract, detailing the milestones, deliverables and commercial terms that are specific and relevant to them.

Potential Supplier Pool

Lot 2 - Atlantic Net Potential Supplier Pool: This Lot is for suitably qualified Suppliers which were unsuccessful in securing a Commercial Mission Partner Contract but have a solution or service offering which may be of interest to the Authority and, consequently, may be contracted for through a Call-Off Contract at any point during the Term of the Open Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05294b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065740-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

79715000 - Patrol services

98362100 - Marine-base support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
navydev-uwbpjcabot-commercial@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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