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title: "RFI0067 - Ex SPRING SABRE Demonstration Opportunity"
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# RFI0067 - Ex SPRING SABRE Demonstration Opportunity

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0af95508-8d7a-43f9-96c0-00c2449442fd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, is presently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI0067 - Ex SPRING SABRE Demonstration Opportunity". This process aims to assess capabilities and technologies for integration into the Littoral Access Point mission's Concept of Operations. Falling under the industry category of offshore platforms with additional classifications in sensors and unmanned underwater vehicles, the procurement is directed towards the South East region of the United Kingdom. An important date to note is the engagement end date set for 11th February 2026, as detailed in the market engagement notice published on 4th February 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cutting-edge maritime and defence technologies, specifically those producing or enhancing offshore platforms, sensors, and unmanned underwater vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage, as their innovative solutions could meet the MoD's needs in this domain. Participating in this tender not only opens potential pathways for collaboration and innovation with the Ministry of Defence but also showcases capabilities on a high-profile platform, fostering business growth and recognition in the defence sector.

## Notice

During Ex SPRING SABRE the Authority are looking to conduct initial assessments of appropriate capabilities and technologies that can be integrated into the multi-domain Concept of Operations (CONOP) of Littoral Access Point (LAP) mission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addd4e25-52c7-45f6-9e5e-30095703cb01 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 34514800 - Offshore platforms
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 07:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addd4e25-52c7-45f6-9e5e-30095703cb01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addd4e25-52c7-45f6-9e5e-30095703cb01
  4th February 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64421d6e-183a-477e-a92a-055e60b45cbd
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