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Advancing Maritime Autonomy through the MRIF - Population of Documentation and Pipe Clearer Exercise

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed an award for the project entitled "Advancing Maritime Autonomy through the MRIF - Population of Documentation and Pipe Clearer Exercise". The contract, valued at £76,200, was signed on 25th March 2026 and spans until 30th June 2026, with a potential extension until 15th August 2026. This procurement process, categorised under research consultancy services in the services sector, was conducted without competition, following the direct procurement method below the threshold. The project is located in London, United Kingdom and falls under the category of public authority - central government.

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Notice Title

Advancing Maritime Autonomy through the MRIF - Population of Documentation and Pipe Clearer Exercise

Notice Description

The Advancing Maritime Autonomy through the Maritime Regulatory Innovation Framework (MRIF) project is for expert research, advice and support for population of regulatory documentation as part of a pipe clearer exercise supporting increased maritime autonomy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035804-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 2HB
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY

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