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Mk41 Integration Study

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 17:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

30 Jan 2026 at 16:43

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, UK, is overseeing the public procurement process for the "Mk41 Integration Study" aimed at the services industry category within the military research and technology sector. This direct award project is intended to assess the feasibility of integrating the Mk41 vertical launching system with the Aster 30 Missile. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, was announced on 30th January 2026, with the award pending as of the same date. The procurement stage is currently in 'Award' and is scheduled for completion, with the contract set to commence on 16th February 2026 and conclude by 26th February 2027.

This tender offers significant growth prospects for businesses engaged in military and technology sectors, especially for those with technical capabilities in missile systems integration. MBDA UK Limited, a large-scale company, has been directly awarded the contract, highlighting the opportunities for businesses with specialised expertise and proprietary technology in military equipment that can meet the strategic defence needs of the UK. Companies similar to MBDA, especially those with established ties to major defence contractors and insights into military technological research, stand to benefit significantly from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mk41 Integration Study

Notice Description

A report detailing viability for Integration of Mk41 vertical launching system and Aster 30 Missile

Procurement Information

The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to MBDA UK Limited for the commissioning of a report to test the compatibility of Aster missiles with the MK41 missiles launcher system. The contract will be for a duration of 1-year, with an estimated value of PS2,000,000. It is considered that this contract can be awarded under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in Paragraph 6 (single supplier - technical reasons) of Schedule 5 applies. MBDA UK Limited is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Aster missile and possesses the technical knowledge to assess the feasibility of integrating new launcher technology with existing systems. MBDA also has contractual rights to use the technical data of Lockheed Martin who is the OEM for the MK41 launcher system. The findings will inform strategic decisions on future capability development and operational flexibility to reduce the need for separate launcher solutions for different missile types. There are no reasonable alternatives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06137b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008668-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.connelly102@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MBDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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