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title: "RFI012 - Launch and Recovery of Uncrewed Systems"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# RFI012 - Launch and Recovery of Uncrewed Systems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-144cc95e-ddeb-4c87-abbf-95411ef10e5f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender titled "RFI012 - Launch and Recovery of Uncrewed Systems," focusing on ship-launching services, with the location based in Portsmouth, England (PO2 8BY). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23rd August 2021. This tender aims to explore potential solutions from suppliers for the physical launch and recovery of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) and uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs), which are anticipated to become significant components of the Royal Navy's operational capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the maritime technology and logistics sectors, particularly those involved in the development and deployment of uncrewed systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their innovative solutions may be well suited for the requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence. Companies that specialise in maritime engineering, robotics, and transport logistics would particularly benefit from this procurement opportunity, which could lead to collaborative ventures with the Royal Navy.

## Notice

See RFI for full details The Royal Navy envisions that Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) and Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) will be commonplace in the Royal Navy's force mix and will be utilised for a range of military roles. Some of these platforms will likely need to be hosted onboard a ship (both existing and future classes). The authority wishes to understand what solutions suppliers can provide to permit the physical Launch and Recovery (LAR) of USVs and UUVs from ships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9667dd-0815-4b9e-89a9-1f20fbabb93e |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726610 - Ship-launching services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2021 at 15:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9667dd-0815-4b9e-89a9-1f20fbabb93e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9667dd-0815-4b9e-89a9-1f20fbabb93e
  13th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63ef90a3-dfb7-442a-ad63-bc688ff57507
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