Planning

DragonFire Minimum Deployable Capability Contract 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the delivery of Laser Directed Energy Weapons under the "DragonFire Minimum Deployable Capability Contract 2". This contract involves the procurement of two laser systems for the Navy and falls under the defence and security industry category. The process is categorised as goods and is above the financial threshold, indicating significant value. Key dates to note include the planned future notice publication on 13th June 2025 and the contract period initiation on 3rd November 2025, extending until 31st March 2028.

This procurement offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced military technology, particularly those with expertise in laser systems. As continued innovation and security enhancements are priorities, companies with cutting-edge technological capabilities will find this a lucrative venture. The contract's high value and projected duration suggest substantial growth potential for businesses that can meet the stringent requirements and deliver innovative solutions under the special regime of defence and security.

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Notice Title

DragonFire Minimum Deployable Capability Contract 2

Notice Description

This procurement is for the delivery of Laser Directed Energy Weapons. Under DragonFire Minimum Deployable Capability Contract 2 we will procure 2 systems for the Navy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0542f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029984-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Matthew Gilbert
Contact Email
matthew.gilbert117@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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