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title: "711615450 - Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network Challenge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059cfa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# 711615450 - Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network Challenge

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059cfa

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a significant contract titled "Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network Challenge," focusing on military research and technology services. This contracting process is in the award stage, having been finalised on 22nd August 2025. The procurement, identified by ID 711615450, is part of a strategic effort to enhance interoperability between uncrewed and crewed vehicles via a Reference Architecture for the Underwater Battle Space Mission Network. Based in Portsmouth, UK, the process adopted a selective method of procurement, described as 'Negotiated with publication of a contract notice'. The contract, valued at EUR 11,820,000, spans 360 days, reflecting the complexity and scale of the project within the defence sector.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in military research, technology, and prototyping services. Companies with expertise in defence systems, particularly those familiar with NATO/EU complex programmes, are well-suited to compete, leveraging their technical capabilities and previous experience. The contract's emphasis on security considerations and financial viability further positions it as an attractive opportunity for firms able to meet stringent defence and security demands, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence. The partner in this contract is Saab Kockums, indicating the level of expertise and sophistication expected from participants. Businesses with innovative solutions and a strategic approach to military network challenges could achieve significant growth and industry recognition through participation in similar tenders.

## Notice

This contract will deliver Phase 1 of the AUWB-MN Industry Challenge, where the outcome will be a Reference Architecture for the Underwater Battle Space Mission Network, to enable interoperability between uncrewed and crewed vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057644-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,820,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | SAAB KOCKUMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72244000 - Prototyping services
- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057644-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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