--- title: "701579481 - Uncrewed Surface and Subsurface Vessel (USSV)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-366444fb-dc94-437c-9874-81f177a9b03e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-366444fb-dc94-437c-9874-81f177a9b03e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-366444fb-dc94-437c-9874-81f177a9b03e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-366444fb-dc94-437c-9874-81f177a9b03e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-09-10" --- # 701579481 - Uncrewed Surface and Subsurface Vessel (USSV) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-366444fb-dc94-437c-9874-81f177a9b03e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-366444fb-dc94-437c-9874-81f177a9b03e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-366444fb-dc94-437c-9874-81f177a9b03e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the development of an Uncrewed Surface and Subsurface Vessel (USSV), titled "701579481 - Uncrewed Surface and Subsurface Vessel (USSV)". This procurement falls under the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry and is located in Bristol, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period ends on 9th October 2021. Interested parties can express their interest to George Hollingdale via email, following which they will have the opportunity to discuss their products in detail. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in advanced technology and defence solutions, particularly those capable of developing multi-payload vessels with autonomous capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in maritime technology, software for unmanned systems, or related defence equipment may find this tender applicable. Furthermore, businesses looking to innovate in the areas of covert operations and naval support are well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Royal Marine Commando Force requires the development of a multi-payload, low-signature, long-endurance uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel (USSV). This will be able to deliver covert capability both on the surface and sub-surface. It is to have a low visual signature when on the surface and be completely autonomous whilst integrating within the Naval Strike Network. The vessel will be highly flexible, capable of conducting multiple mission types including the deployment of sensors and effectors and strike capabilities from both surface and sub-surface. Interrogation of the operating area by this vessel will support Royal Marine Commando Forces in future operations. It will be capable of supporting long endurance missions with a loiter capability and be self-deployable at high speed, extended range and exhibit high manoeuvrability. The platform will be easy to support, maintain and upgrade whilst having complete interoperability to be launched and recovered from the sea and current/future shipping. It is also to be capable of being transported in a 40ft ISO container. The platform design needs to have demonstrated a degree of maturity through use of de-risked and demonstrated technology. Please respond with an expression of interest to george.hollingdale100@mod.gov.uk - all expressions of interest will be offered a meeting to discuss their product. See Defence Sourcing Portal for RFI document at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52237 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6aa8f8-065d-489c-b2ea-2167dff9867e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Oct 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ## Release History - 10 Sep 2021 at 13:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6aa8f8-065d-489c-b2ea-2167dff9867e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6aa8f8-065d-489c-b2ea-2167dff9867e 10th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52237 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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