---
title: "RFI - NavyX Autonomy Assessment Evaluation and Training Simulator"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5dbb2ea-93e6-436e-adea-daf225afc513"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5dbb2ea-93e6-436e-adea-daf225afc513"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5dbb2ea-93e6-436e-adea-daf225afc513.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5dbb2ea-93e6-436e-adea-daf225afc513.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-07-10"
---

# RFI - NavyX Autonomy Assessment Evaluation and Training Simulator

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5dbb2ea-93e6-436e-adea-daf225afc513

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5dbb2ea-93e6-436e-adea-daf225afc513)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5dbb2ea-93e6-436e-adea-daf225afc513.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender titled "RFI - NavyX Autonomy Assessment Evaluation and Training Simulator" in the research and development services industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 7th August 2023. This opportunity is suited for businesses interested in providing innovative solutions for autonomous systems and synthetic environment assessments.

The tender, issued by the Ministry of Defence, aims to enhance NavyX's capability by enabling experimentation and assessment of autonomy systems in a synthetic environment. Businesses with expertise in research and development services, particularly in the field of autonomous systems, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement process offers opportunities for SMEs seeking to collaborate and contribute to NavyX's innovative initiatives in enhancing maritime autonomy.

## Notice

NavyX, as the RN's innovation, lethality, and autonomy accelerator, has 3 surface platforms XV PATRICK BLACKETT, MADFOX and an Autonomous Pacific 24 Seaboat (APAC 24) which can meet the aims of NavyX by hosting, demonstrating, and aiding in the evaluation of autonomous systems. To enhance NavyX's capability a system enabling experimentation and assessment in a synthetic environment would be beneficial. It would enable NavyX to offer the ability to assess and evaluate full and partial autonomy systems or elements of such systems alongside, and complimentary to the capabilities offered by NavyX's live surface assets. For full details please see the attached for further details of the RFI, including how to submit a response. Please note RFIs for information only and are not funded opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e1c18f2-cc4e-473a-bb77-92e23195fcfc |
| 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 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2023 at 13:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e1c18f2-cc4e-473a-bb77-92e23195fcfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e1c18f2-cc4e-473a-bb77-92e23195fcfc
  10th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad781844-a422-4819-9911-fdc08105f677
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5dbb2ea-93e6-436e-adea-daf225afc513. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5dbb2ea-93e6-436e-adea-daf225afc513.json.