---
title: "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO D4 Autonomous MASS systems and VTE Framework."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a409"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-09-29"
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# REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO D4 Autonomous MASS systems and VTE Framework.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a409

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process titled "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO D4 Autonomous MASS systems and VTE Framework" within the planning stage. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the test and evaluation of military vehicles and warships. The procurement is planned to take place in Portsmouth, UK, with significant engagement milestones scheduled, such as the market engagement notice available until 13th October 2025. Potential suppliers can access further details through the provided documentation link.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in developing, testing, or evaluating autonomous systems and military transportation technologies. Companies with expertise in these areas and the capacity to comply with defence sector standards will find this tender particularly relevant. The engagement with this procurement process can foster business growth by establishing partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing credibility, and potentially leading to repeat contracts or long-term frameworks within the defence industry.

## Notice

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DCTO D4 Autonomous MASS systems and VTE Framework - Please see documentation at link provided

### Planning Information

Please see documentation at this link for full details: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a75ba4-66e5-4b6d-aeaf-c17ff973adee

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060501-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73433000 - Test and evaluation of military vehicles
- 73434000 - Test and evaluation of warships

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 12:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060501-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060501-2025
  29th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a75ba4-66e5-4b6d-aeaf-c17ff973adee
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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