Planning

Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) In-Service Support (ISS) - UK1

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation is currently at the planning stage for procuring in-service support for the Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS). This procurement process, scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude by the end of 2035, will take place within the United Kingdom, specifically at their Bristol location. The process is part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Defence to enhance support across Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and Submarine fleets. The procurement procedure will follow a competitive flexible approach, with updates expected by the end of June 2026. The contract, valued at £6,000,000 gross, falls under the services category, specifically concerning navigation equipment and warship repair and maintenance services.

This planned procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in navigation and maintenance services for military equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited for this tender, given the procurement's suitability considerations. The competitive flexible procedure provides a platform for diverse businesses to leverage their capabilities and expertise in servicing such specialised technical equipment. Successful engagement in this contract could not only yield long-term business relationships with the Ministry of Defence but also bolster credentials in the public sector defence industry.

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Notice Title

Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) In-Service Support (ISS) - UK1

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), through Sense, Decide and Communicate (SDC) - Command and Control, Target, Navigation and Communications (C2TNC), intends to procure a follow on contract for the support, sustainment, and installation of Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) equipment across the Royal Navy (RN), Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), and Submarine fleets. Please note: The information contained in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is provided solely for information and transparency. Further details will be issued in future notices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025420-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34933000 - Navigation equipment

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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