Tender

SBW ROTV LARS Modification UK4

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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TenderUpdate

21 Oct 2025 at 08:19

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is undertaking a procurement process titled "SBW ROTV LARS Modification UK4," focused on modifications for Navy unmanned underwater vehicles. This project falls under the goods industry category and will take place in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKK41 region. Currently in the tender update stage, key submission dates include the enquiry period ending on 30th October 2025, the tender submission deadline on 16th November 2025, and potential contract awards by 28th November 2025. The procurement process is conducted using an open procedure, promoting transparency and inclusive competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime vehicle modifications, unmanned systems, and defence contracts to expand their market presence. With a contract value of £250,000, businesses equipped to support naval underwater technology modifications, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are well-positioned to benefit from participating. The opportunity includes options for extending maintenance and training services by an additional year, thereby offering continued business engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Interested parties should consider the detailed financial and technical evaluation criteria to tailor their proposals effectively.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066952-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 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
Not specified
Contact Email
example.example@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
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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