Planning

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO D4 Autonomous MASS systems and VTE Framework.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

29 Sep 2025 at 12:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process titled "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO D4 Autonomous MASS systems and VTE Framework" within the planning stage. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the test and evaluation of military vehicles and warships. The procurement is planned to take place in Portsmouth, UK, with significant engagement milestones scheduled, such as the market engagement notice available until 13th October 2025. Potential suppliers can access further details through the provided documentation link.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in developing, testing, or evaluating autonomous systems and military transportation technologies. Companies with expertise in these areas and the capacity to comply with defence sector standards will find this tender particularly relevant. The engagement with this procurement process can foster business growth by establishing partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing credibility, and potentially leading to repeat contracts or long-term frameworks within the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO D4 Autonomous MASS systems and VTE Framework.

Notice Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO D4 Autonomous MASS systems and VTE Framework - Please see documentation at link provided

Planning Information

Please see documentation at this link for full details: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a75ba4-66e5-4b6d-aeaf-c17ff973adee

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a409
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060501-2025
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

73433000 - Test and evaluation of military vehicles

73434000 - Test and evaluation of warships

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 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-rfi@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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