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title: "SBW ROTV LARS Modification UK4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfc"
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# SBW ROTV LARS Modification UK4

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ccfc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully awarded a contract for the SBW ROTV LARS Modification UK4 project, focused on modifications for Navy equipment. This procurement, under the 'goods' category, was managed through an open procedure. The project is set in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, and involves unmanned underwater vehicles. Although initially planned with key procurement stages like tender updates through late 2025, the contract was signed on 3rd February 2026 and will run until March 2027, inclusive of a maintenance period. The final phase was completed with the awarding process, highlighting USP Maritime Ltd as the supplier, and the contract is valued at approximately £289,020 GBP gross.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the maritime and defence sectors, capable of providing technological solutions for underwater vehicles and operating systems. As the contract offers maintenance and possible extensions, it is particularly suitable for firms experienced in long-term projects with the Ministry of Defence. Given the open procurement method, businesses capable of competitively pricing and delivering reliable systems are well-positioned to benefit from this and similar opportunities. Additionally, the emphasis on SME suitability ensures a more accessible avenue for smaller stakeholders within the industry.

## Notice

SBW ROTV LARS Modification Navy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: An extra year of maintenace and training ending 31 March 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017231-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,850 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | USP MARITIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles
- 48620000 - Operating systems

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 11:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017231-2026
- 21 Oct 2025 at 08:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066952-2025
- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065458-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017231-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066952-2025
  21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065458-2025
  15th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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