--- title: "P8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Finish (P8-ASWF) Demonstration and Manufacture" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0527f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0527f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0527f3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2026-04-20" --- # P8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Finish (P8-ASWF) Demonstration and Manufacture Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0527f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0527f3.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the integration of the Sting Ray MOD1 Torpedo onto the Poseidon P-8 aircraft, managed by Defence Equipment and Support, is focused on demonstration and manufacturing. This central government agency operates in the defence and security sector, with a location in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the contract award stage, with the awarding of a direct contract anticipated in the coming weeks, valued between £10 and £20 million for goods, under CPV Code 35300000. Multiple key dates exist, with the contract period extending from February 2027 to February 2032, and potential renewal extending to February 2035. The procurement method involves a direct award, justified due to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited's specific expertise in the technical aspects necessary for the integration. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses with specialized technical expertise and experience in defence systems. The direct award process acknowledges the necessity for unique knowledge, which BAE Systems possesses, making them the chosen supplier. Large enterprises with advanced capabilities in weapons integration, particularly those with bespoke tooling and testing equipment or those already involved in defence projects, may find opportunities in similar future tenders. The procurement landscape for defence equipment presents growth potential for suppliers with the necessary technical knowledge to ensure continued weapon effectiveness and safety standards. Businesses focused on defence manufacturing and integration stand to benefit from exploring partnerships with the Ministry of Defence or aligning their capabilities with future tender opportunities. ## Notice There is an intention to direct award a procurement in the coming weeks for the provision of: Integration of the Sting Ray MOD1 Torpedo (SR1) onto the Poseidon 8 (P-8) aircraft. This would include demonstration, manufacture but may also cover in-service support requirements. Category C Contract Goods between PS10 and PS20 Million CPV Code: 35300000 ### Procurement Information The single source justification is based upon technical reasons: primarily BAE having specific Sting Ray technical expertise and knowledge spanning over 26 years when they acquired the OEMs who developed and manufactured the weapon. No other economic operator hold this specific technical expertise, experience or engineering capability that is required to safely deliver the integration whilst maintaining current levels of weapon effectiveness. BAE also possess the unique techniques, tooling and test equipment required to undertake the integration and testing requirements effectively without exposing the programme with unacceptable levels of engineering and safety risk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035632-2026 | | Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 9 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2027 - 27 Feb 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £19,200,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 12:46 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035632-2026 - 9 Apr 2026 at 13:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032469-2026 - 28 May 2025 at 12:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028110-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035632-2026 20th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032469-2026 9th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028110-2025 28th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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