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title: "VANAHEIM RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f74d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2025-03-21"
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# VANAHEIM RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f74d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is spearheading a procurement process titled "VANAHEIM RFI," which falls under the goods category with a focus on unmanned aerial vehicles. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement underway to gather detailed capabilities by 2 April 2025. The ministry, based in Andover, UK, is inviting businesses to participate in a field test event in Germany scheduled for June 2025, with additional events planned for July and August. Companies have the chance to present their solutions directly to Army personnel during the Joint Counter-UAS Office's engagement day at RAF High Wycombe on 31 March 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) technologies. SMEs and VCSEs with innovative approaches are encouraged to partake, as the project provides a hands-on testing environment and direct feedback from military experts. By participating in VANAHEIM, businesses can influence future British Army C-UAS capabilities, establish strategic relationships, and accelerate their technological advancements. Ideal candidates are those ready to push the boundaries of C-UAS technology, offering solutions that are compatible with the Army's operational requirements and integrated systems.

## Notice

Join Project VANAHEIM and shape the future of military Counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS) operations. VANAHEIM is focused on this operational problem: How a tactical unit be organised and equipped to persistently detect, track, identify and defeat Class 1 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) threats? Project VANAHEIM is joint project being run between the British and United States Armies. It is the first wave of a substantial programme of work updating the Army's C-UAS capabilities against the rapid development of Small UAS in recent years. Through VANAHEIM the British Army is aiming to identify promising C-UAS solutions and technology partners with who it can work to field the next generation of C-UAS capabilities. VANAHEIM is an opportunity to collaborate directly with the British Army and UK Defence within a field test event. This isn't just another industry event - it is a dynamic, field-based test environment where your solutions will take centre stage and you can work with Army personnel to shape Army requirements and potential solutions. The event is planned to take place over multiple days in Germany through June 2025, with subsequent events to be confirmed in July and August. The US Army and Ukrainian Armies will also be participating, with the Australian Army observing. This RFI is to determine a community of interest for further engagement. Target Capability: Capability must be usable by generalist soldiers, able to be carried on the soldier or by a light vehicle, and focused on countering class 1 b/c UAS (including first-person view drones). Solutions must also be Generic Vehicle Architecture/Generic Systems Architecture and ideally SAPIENT compliant, and able to integrate with Battlespace Management Applications. VANAHEIM is the gateway to the teams delivering C-UAS capability to the warfighter. You will have direct access to the experts and their current operational challenges. You should expect: Hands-on testing: deploy your TRL6-TRL9 product(s)in a realistic operational environment. See how they perform under pressure and gain valuable data to refine your technology. Direct feedback: collaborate with military personnel in the field, receiving immediate feedback and tactical insights that will shape the future of your product development. Influence the future: your contributions to VANAHEIM will directly influence future British Army's effort to address its most urgent C-UAS challenges and will shape how the British Army approaches rapid capability development going forward. We are looking for innovative approaches and forward-thinking companies ready to push the boundaries of C-UAS technology, across all Defence lines of development. VANAHEIM is your opportunity to accelerate your technology, build strategic relationships, and contribute to a critical mission. There will be an opportunity to meet and discuss with the VANAHEIM team during the Joint Counter-UAS Office's engagement day, in RAF High Wycombe on 31 March. Project VANAHEIM is run by the British Army's RAPSTONE Task Force, based in Andover.

### Planning Information

Please submit detail of your capability, including technical specification where applicable, by 23:59 on Wednesday 2 Apr 25 via email to Sarah.Hammond953@mod.gov.uk stating email subject title - VANAHEIM RFI Response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010649-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 12:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010649-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010649-2025
  21st March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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