Planning

RFI Ex SPRING SABRE Demonstration Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 08:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "RFI Ex SPRING SABRE Demonstration Opportunity". This process falls under the industry category of offshore platforms, highlighting the initial assessments of relevant capabilities and technologies fitting into the multi-domain Concept of Operations for Littoral Access Point missions. Situated in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, the procurement process is planned with milestone engagements scheduled to take place until 11th February 2026. The procurement revolves around goods and is being handled under the legal basis established by UKPGA 2023/54. Interested suppliers are advised to note the potential communication of future notices expected by 12th February 2026, with the actual contract period slated from 2nd March 2026 to 13th March 2026.

This procurement process could provide significant opportunities for businesses, especially those dealing in offshore platforms or related technologies. The buyer's preference indicates suitability for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging a broad range of organisations to participate. Companies with innovative solutions in the realm of defence and technology integration may find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their operations and showcasing their capabilities to a high-profile government department. Participation not only offers potential financial benefits but also boosts company visibility and credibility within the defence sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI Ex SPRING SABRE Demonstration Opportunity

Notice Description

During Ex SPRING SABRE the Authority are looking to conduct initial assessments of appropriate capabilities and technologies that can be integrated into the multi-domain Concept of Operations (CONOP) of Littoral Access Point (LAP) mission.

Planning Information

Please see this link for full details https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addd4e25-52c7-45f6-9e5e-30095703cb01

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061606
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009724-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34514800 - Offshore platforms

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 30 days
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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