---
title: "DragonFire Minimum Deployable Capability Contract 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0542f9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-06-04"
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# DragonFire Minimum Deployable Capability Contract 2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0542f9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, a central public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the delivery of Laser Directed Energy Weapons under the "DragonFire Minimum Deployable Capability Contract 2". This contract involves the procurement of two laser systems for the Navy and falls under the defence and security industry category. The process is categorised as goods and is above the financial threshold, indicating significant value. Key dates to note include the planned future notice publication on 13th June 2025 and the contract period initiation on 3rd November 2025, extending until 31st March 2028.

This procurement offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced military technology, particularly those with expertise in laser systems. As continued innovation and security enhancements are priorities, companies with cutting-edge technological capabilities will find this a lucrative venture. The contract's high value and projected duration suggest substantial growth potential for businesses that can meet the stringent requirements and deliver innovative solutions under the special regime of defence and security.

## Notice

This procurement is for the delivery of Laser Directed Energy Weapons. Under DragonFire Minimum Deployable Capability Contract 2 we will procure 2 systems for the Navy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029984-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 14:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029984-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029984-2025
  4th June 2025 - Pipeline 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

## Provenance

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