---
title: "MBP Op Ex Support for REPMUS 25 - UK7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058098"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-08-04"
---

# MBP Op Ex Support for REPMUS 25 - UK7

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058098

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a contracting process titled "MBP Op Ex Support for REPMUS 25 - UK7," which falls under the industry category of services relating to Research and Development on security and defence materials. This contract involves the provision of a vessel and crew to support the REPMUS 25 exercise and additional taskings for the Royal Navy, specifically focusing on uncrewed and autonomous operations. The process followed a direct procurement method without competition, adhering to special regimes for defence and security. The contract, valued at GBP 196,100 net and active from 30th July to 30th September 2025, is executed in Portugal, with no thresholds exceeded. The award process was completed on 29th July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in defence and security sectors, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated maritime support services. Companies like ZERO USV, a small-to-medium-sized enterprise operating from Plymouth, successfully secured this contract, indicating that SMEs with expertise in autonomous and uncrewed maritime operations can compete effectively. This contract provides a platform for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities on an international stage, potentially leading to further business growth and partnerships within the defence industry.

## Notice

Provision of a vessel and crew to support REPMUS 25 exercise and perform additional taskings at Official Sensitive level to support the R&D trials for the Royal Navy concept for future operation capabilities in relation to uncrewed and autonomous operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045759-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £196,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EU |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZERO USV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 15:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045759-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045759-2025
  4th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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