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Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Royal Navy Maritime Autonomous Systems Platform Authority Industry Engagement". This initiative is part of the government's exploration within the services industry category, with a focus on engineering services and unmanned underwater vehicles. Based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, the procurement process is at the initial planning stage as of 5 August 2026, with an engagement milestone scheduled for 19 August 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the market engagement notice as posted on Find a Tender.

This procurement provides a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime uncrewed systems, engineering expertise, and certification support, as the Ministry seeks to establish a Platform Authority for Maritime Uncrewed Systems. The process favours SMEs and VCSEs, offering a conducive platform for business growth and collaboration. Businesses with capabilities in delivering governance, engineering expertise, and through-life assurance for maritime systems are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market presence within this niche yet essential domain of defence infrastructure.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Royal Navy Maritime Autonomous Systems Platform Authority Industry Engagement

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking industry input on the establishment of a Platform Authority for Maritime Uncrewed Systems, capable of providing the governance, engineering expertise, certification support and through-life assurance necessary to enable the safe and effective operation of current and future capabilities.

Planning Information

For full details of the RFI and to complete the engagement form, please see link below: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84864661-b60c-4dec-a82c-c955f6946033

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074032-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

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