Planning

Project METIS - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 15:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a public procurement process under the title "Project METIS - RFI" to explore potential solutions for low-cost effectors aimed at countering threats from the proliferation of uncrewed systems (UXS). This process, falling within the category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment, is presently in the planning stage. Based in London, the procurement is classified as above threshold and governed by the defence and security regime, indicating its precedence in national security matters. The Request for Information (RFI) period spans from 27th February 2026 to 3rd April 2026, allowing stakeholders ample time to engage and submit their insights by the deadline on 3rd April 2026.

This tender creates avenues for businesses specialising in defence and security goods to expand their market reach and influence by presenting innovative solutions that complement existing complex missile systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement effort. The method of engagement signifies an opportunity for industry players to establish partnerships with the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the enhancement of national security infrastructure. Businesses experienced in developing cost-effective and technologically advanced defence equipment are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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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

RFI

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/018046-2026
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
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 20262 months 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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