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title: "Mk41 Integration Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06137b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Mk41 Integration Study

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06137b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, UK, is overseeing the public procurement process for the "Mk41 Integration Study" aimed at the services industry category within the military research and technology sector. This direct award project is intended to assess the feasibility of integrating the Mk41 vertical launching system with the Aster 30 Missile. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, was announced on 30th January 2026, with the award pending as of the same date. The procurement stage is currently in 'Award' and is scheduled for completion, with the contract set to commence on 16th February 2026 and conclude by 26th February 2027.

This tender offers significant growth prospects for businesses engaged in military and technology sectors, especially for those with technical capabilities in missile systems integration. MBDA UK Limited, a large-scale company, has been directly awarded the contract, highlighting the opportunities for businesses with specialised expertise and proprietary technology in military equipment that can meet the strategic defence needs of the UK. Companies similar to MBDA, especially those with established ties to major defence contractors and insights into military technological research, stand to benefit significantly from such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

A report detailing viability for Integration of Mk41 vertical launching system and Aster 30 Missile

### Procurement Information

The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to MBDA UK Limited for the commissioning of a report to test the compatibility of Aster missiles with the MK41 missiles launcher system. The contract will be for a duration of 1-year, with an estimated value of PS2,000,000. It is considered that this contract can be awarded under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in Paragraph 6 (single supplier - technical reasons) of Schedule 5 applies. MBDA UK Limited is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Aster missile and possesses the technical knowledge to assess the feasibility of integrating new launcher technology with existing systems. MBDA also has contractual rights to use the technical data of Lockheed Martin who is the OEM for the MK41 launcher system. The findings will inform strategic decisions on future capability development and operational flexibility to reduce the need for separate launcher solutions for different missile types. There are no reasonable alternatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008668-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,666,666 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MBDA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 17:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008668-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 16:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008652-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008668-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008652-2026
  30th January 2026 - Transparency 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

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