Planning

Project METIS - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

05 Mar 2026 at 14:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 15:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in London, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Project METIS - RFI", with the aim of acquiring low-cost effectors to counter threats from uncrewed systems. This procurement falls under the category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment, targeted at enhancing current Complex Missile Systems. The procurement process began on 27th February 2026, and the deadline for the Request for Information (RFI) submission is scheduled for 3rd April 2026. The engagement phase encourages participation but notes it is solely for information gathering and not a pre-selection process for future procurement steps. Interested parties, including SMEs and VCSEs, can access the RFI through the designated link provided by the authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in producing or developing defence equipment, particularly those specialising in technologies related to uncrewed systems and missile countermeasures. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, thanks to its suitability criteria. Engaging with this tender could position businesses for future procurement opportunities in the defence sector, helping them grow by leveraging the complexity and demand of modern defence mechanisms. Businesses with innovative solutions that can address the proliferation of uncrewed systems threats would be especially well-suited to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project METIS - RFI

Notice Description

The Authority requires low-cost effectors to counter the mass of threats from the proliferation of uncrewed systems (UXS) to compliment current Complex Missile Systems. This RFI is to engage with the market to understand possible solutions available.

Planning Information

How to participate: Access the RFI - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60834 All responses will be collected via MS Forms. Clarifications should be directed to charlie.clark188@mod.gov.uk Please note: This is just an information gathering exercise only. It is not a pre-qualification or selection process for any future procurement. Participation is highly encouraged, but companies that do not register interest or respond to RFI at this time will still be free to participate in any future formal procurement. The Authority will publish further notices in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 prior to the formal launch of procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019981-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 3 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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