---
title: "In service Support for REMUS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047e82"
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published: "2026-04-23"
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# In service Support for REMUS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Systems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047e82

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract under the competitive procedure with negotiation to HII Unmanned Systems Inc for in-service support of REMUS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) systems. This contract, dated 23 April 2026, covers services related to underwater exploration, primarily focusing on support for REMUS 100 and 300 systems. The procurement process, managed by the SALMO Delivery Team, is selectively conducted for services within the UK region. The contract is valued at approximately £3,044,857.50 and was signed on 18 November 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in marine technology and unmanned systems, particularly SMEs specialising in underwater exploration and maintenance. The unique requirements, such as technical support, repairs, training, and project management for UUV fleets, suggest that businesses with a strong capability in advanced marine systems and a track record with defence-related contracts stand to benefit. The contract represents potential for growth in sectors where technological expertise is paramount, reinforcing the strategic importance of maintaining technical knowledge and intellectual property rights as outlined by HII Unmanned Systems Inc.

## Notice

The SALMO (Salvage and Marine Operations) Delivery Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (The Authority) has awarded a contract to HII Unmanned Systems Inc, for a new follow on support contract. This contract shall provide in-service support to the REMUS 100 systems and REMUS 300 systems.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide In-Service Support to the REMUS 100 and 300 fleets in the form of project management, technical, repairs, training, and maintenance

### Procurement Information

HII Unmanned Systems Inc retain all IPR and technical knowledge for all REMUS systems, which is strictly enforced by the US Department of Defence meaning all repairs and maintenance of the systems needs to be done by HII as they are the only suitably qualified and experienced contractor that can safely maintain, re-calibrate and re-program existing systems to ensure it is safe to use. This includes sole ownership and all rights in all technical and business information, test reports, ideas, designs, maintenance information and materials pertaining to the deliverables, trademarks, copyrights or processes, and other assembly, production, marketing or sales information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037129-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,044,857 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HII UNMANNED SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories
- 71351924 - Underwater exploration services
- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037129-2026
- 18 Jul 2024 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022320-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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