--- title: "ATLANTIC THUNDER 26 - Maritime Unmanned Systems Registration of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b28e1660-20f0-4a95-a5c0-a7a92a9eaa78" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b28e1660-20f0-4a95-a5c0-a7a92a9eaa78" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b28e1660-20f0-4a95-a5c0-a7a92a9eaa78.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b28e1660-20f0-4a95-a5c0-a7a92a9eaa78.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-09-03" --- # ATLANTIC THUNDER 26 - Maritime Unmanned Systems Registration of Interest Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b28e1660-20f0-4a95-a5c0-a7a92a9eaa78 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b28e1660-20f0-4a95-a5c0-a7a92a9eaa78) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b28e1660-20f0-4a95-a5c0-a7a92a9eaa78.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Portsmouth, England, is seeking expressions of interest for the "ATLANTIC THUNDER 26 - Maritime Unmanned Systems" project, focusing on unmanned underwater vehicles. This procurement falls within the industry category of maritime systems and aims to engage vendors for systems that will be delivered in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender amendment stage, with submissions closing on 12th September 2025 at noon. The procurement method is a Request for Information (RFI), and the contract, set to begin on 15th September 2025, will be concluded within the same day. Key dates include the tender's publication on 29th August 2025, with the latest amendment published on 3rd September 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in unmanned maritime technology, particularly those offering innovative solutions. It is an ideal prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the stated suitability for these types of organisations. Companies engaged in the development and deployment of unmanned underwater vehicles with a focus on advanced maritime operations will find this an advantageous platform to expand their business footprint in defence and marine sectors. Engaging in this process could lead to further collaborations and increased visibility within the public procurement landscape. ## Notice ATLANTIC THUNDER 26 - Maritime Unmanned Systems - Please see attachment for full detail ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d0a086-6264-4dd8-93b5-52214af97ba0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - NOT APPLICABLE - RFI | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2025 | | 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 | Active | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles ## Release History - 3 Sep 2025 at 08:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d0a086-6264-4dd8-93b5-52214af97ba0 - 3 Sep 2025 at 08:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d0a086-6264-4dd8-93b5-52214af97ba0 - 3 Sep 2025 at 07:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d0a086-6264-4dd8-93b5-52214af97ba0 - 3 Sep 2025 at 07:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d0a086-6264-4dd8-93b5-52214af97ba0 - 3 Sep 2025 at 07:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d0a086-6264-4dd8-93b5-52214af97ba0 - 29 Aug 2025 at 07:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d0a086-6264-4dd8-93b5-52214af97ba0 - 29 Aug 2025 at 07:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d0a086-6264-4dd8-93b5-52214af97ba0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d0a086-6264-4dd8-93b5-52214af97ba0 3rd September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/DownloadProxy/39919826?verify=15&oid=56138108&fileId=23869610 full detail - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6f90f16-c9a4-45aa-b696-6be36ed72a9a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b245177-2245-43c0-b8fe-b18b35da17cc n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b9294ff-404e-47f7-ac6f-284ca1ac23a7 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/398fff89-9e0d-49c9-826b-d73ab342a180 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ece585d3-5da9-4e2e-81d0-e1d3354ff277 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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