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title: "RFI - Royal Navy Maritime Autonomous Systems Platform Authority Industry Engagement"
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published: "2026-08-05"
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# RFI - Royal Navy Maritime Autonomous Systems Platform Authority Industry Engagement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e2ca6c1-d3d3-4070-9e83-c6d34cd33903

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a public procurement process titled "RFI - Royal Navy Maritime Autonomous Systems Platform Authority Industry Engagement," focusing on the industry category of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles. This process is currently at the planning stage, with the procurement classified under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 35512400. It aims to engage the industry to establish a Platform Authority for Maritime Uncrewed Systems in the South East region of the United Kingdom, more specifically in Portsmouth. The engagement end date is set for 19th August 2026, providing a strategic timeline for interested parties to contribute insights and proposals.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in maritime systems, engineering expertise, or certification support for uncrewed technologies. With the Ministry of Defence emphasizing governance and through-life assurance, businesses capable of offering innovative solutions and robust safety certifications will find this tender particularly appealing. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable contenders, suggesting that diverse business sizes and types are encouraged to participate in this strategic defence initiative.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84864661-b60c-4dec-a82c-c955f6946033 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Aug 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 09:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84864661-b60c-4dec-a82c-c955f6946033

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84864661-b60c-4dec-a82c-c955f6946033
  5th August 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/405c5942-00c4-4144-b3ee-55a337f8adc4
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