--- title: "RFI0045 - Long Range Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon (LRAW)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b5121d9-9996-4c39-8a0a-e149c3c9f428" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b5121d9-9996-4c39-8a0a-e149c3c9f428" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b5121d9-9996-4c39-8a0a-e149c3c9f428.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b5121d9-9996-4c39-8a0a-e149c3c9f428.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-06-13" --- # RFI0045 - Long Range Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon (LRAW) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b5121d9-9996-4c39-8a0a-e149c3c9f428 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b5121d9-9996-4c39-8a0a-e149c3c9f428) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b5121d9-9996-4c39-8a0a-e149c3c9f428.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a planning stage tender titled "RFI0045 - Long Range Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon (LRAW)" in the military research and technology industry category. The Royal Navy is seeking information for a future long-range anti-submarine warfare weapon. The tender's key milestone is the engagement end date set for September 1, 2024. The location for delivery includes various regions such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in military research and technology to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. Interested businesses can explore providing solutions for the development of a long-range anti-submarine warfare weapon system suitable for deployment from surface ship combatants. The Ministry of Defence aims to foster transparent and inclusive relationships with defence and security industries as part of its strategic goals. ## Notice This RFI is not a bidding opportunity but a means by which industry can provide information. In accordance with the principles of the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS) the Royal Navy is committed to developing an ever more productive and strategic relationship with defence and security industries, capitalising on your skills as part of our support for increased transparency and inclusivity. Any future procurement activity would be conducted in accordance with the relevant Procurement legislation in place at that point in time. A decision by any prospective provider not to submit a response to this RFI will not prejudice future engagements. The Royal Navy is seeking information for a future Long Range Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Weapon (LRAW) that can be launched from surface ship combatants fitted with the Strike-length Mk41 Vertical Launcher System (VLS). The LRAW effector solution will be a 'missile/rocket' delivered system - although Uncrewed systems are being examined as potential future ASW enablers. The LRAW concept provides an extended range delivery means for a Lightweight Torpedo (LWT) or Very Light Weight (VLWT) Torpedo effector against submarine contacts, cued by organic or third-party sensor detection. Engagement ranges are to comfortably overmatch those of current and forecast threat Heavy Weight Torpedoes. The solution requires an interchangeable, stand-off, quick-reaction, all-weather ASW weapon delivery capability that enables a UK LWT to reach a water-entry point for a targeted submarine from any Mk41 VLS-fitted platform. LRAW will need to integrate with RN Combat or Sonar Systems and must be 'Secure by Design'. With assumed exportability in accordance with the Integrated Procurement Model, a global total stockpile requirement of 500 missiles should be used as a costing assumption. Specifically, responses to this RFI should include non-committal VROM costings for a potential MOTS or novel full or partial solution (stating the year in which you expect to field Minimum Deployable Capability) by addressing the questions posed in Annex A. Solutions involving or repurposing existing booster designs to deliver the Effector payload will also be considered. VROM costs are to specifically exclude the torpedo effector. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48104ede-64e3-4c80-87ff-9019f2740d76 | | 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 | 13 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2024 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73410000 - Military research and technology ## Release History - 13 Jun 2024 at 10:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48104ede-64e3-4c80-87ff-9019f2740d76 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48104ede-64e3-4c80-87ff-9019f2740d76 13th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b33a522d-da35-498f-a2c7-b2f663a36b8f RFI description, instructions and annex for completion - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58293 Link to Defence Sourcing Portal opportunity listing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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