---
title: "714927450-Project_Lily_Pipeline_Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051c6e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# 714927450-Project_Lily_Pipeline_Notice

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051c6e

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## Summary

The procurement process related to "714927450-Project_Lily_Pipeline_Notice" initially planned by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, involved the procurement of a single Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) and a Remote Operations Centre (ROC) intended for year-round, global, open ocean operations within the defence and security industry sector. The procurement was under the planning stage and was scheduled to begin on 18th January 2026, with completion expected by 17th January 2030. However, the tender was withdrawn as of 3rd February 2026, signalling that the procurement is no longer proceeding.

This procurement offered extensive opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances. Given the complex nature of the requirements and the significant contract value, which was over £27 million, it demanded expertise in military data gathering and operations support. The initiative was particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing them with the chance to partner with the government on a high-profile defence project, if it had proceeded as planned.

## Notice

The scope will include the procurement of a single, contractor supported, COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf)Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) and a Remote Operations Centre (ROC) for year-round, global, open ocean operations. The USV is for military data gathering and will include a 2-year period of Government Owned Commercially Operated Support before transitioning to a Government Owned Government Operated solution with commercial support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009315-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2026 - 17 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,742,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 10:19 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009315-2026
- 22 May 2025 at 10:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024605-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 06:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024418-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009315-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024605-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024418-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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