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SBW ROTV LARS Modification UK4

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 11:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

21 Oct 2025 at 09:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 10:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully awarded a contract for the SBW ROTV LARS Modification UK4 project, focused on modifications for Navy equipment. This procurement, under the 'goods' category, was managed through an open procedure. The project is set in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, and involves unmanned underwater vehicles. Although initially planned with key procurement stages like tender updates through late 2025, the contract was signed on 3rd February 2026 and will run until March 2027, inclusive of a maintenance period. The final phase was completed with the awarding process, highlighting USP Maritime Ltd as the supplier, and the contract is valued at approximately £289,020 GBP gross.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the maritime and defence sectors, capable of providing technological solutions for underwater vehicles and operating systems. As the contract offers maintenance and possible extensions, it is particularly suitable for firms experienced in long-term projects with the Ministry of Defence. Given the open procurement method, businesses capable of competitively pricing and delivering reliable systems are well-positioned to benefit from this and similar opportunities. Additionally, the emphasis on SME suitability ensures a more accessible avenue for smaller stakeholders within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBW ROTV LARS Modification UK4

Notice Description

SBW ROTV LARS Modification Navy

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: An extra year of maintenace and training ending 31 March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017231-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

48620000 - Operating systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,850 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
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
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

USP Maritime Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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