--- title: "Project METIS - RFI" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e9c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065e9c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e9c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e9c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-03-05" --- # Project METIS - RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e9c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065e9c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e9c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, located in London, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Project METIS - RFI", with the aim of acquiring low-cost effectors to counter threats from uncrewed systems. This procurement falls under the category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment, targeted at enhancing current Complex Missile Systems. The procurement process began on 27th February 2026, and the deadline for the Request for Information (RFI) submission is scheduled for 3rd April 2026. The engagement phase encourages participation but notes it is solely for information gathering and not a pre-selection process for future procurement steps. Interested parties, including SMEs and VCSEs, can access the RFI through the designated link provided by the authority. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in producing or developing defence equipment, particularly those specialising in technologies related to uncrewed systems and missile countermeasures. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, thanks to its suitability criteria. Engaging with this tender could position businesses for future procurement opportunities in the defence sector, helping them grow by leveraging the complexity and demand of modern defence mechanisms. Businesses with innovative solutions that can address the proliferation of uncrewed systems threats would be especially well-suited to compete effectively. ## Notice The Authority requires low-cost effectors to counter the mass of threats from the proliferation of uncrewed systems (UXS) to compliment current Complex Missile Systems. This RFI is to engage with the market to understand possible solutions available. ### Planning Information How to participate: Access the RFI - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60834 All responses will be collected via MS Forms. Clarifications should be directed to charlie.clark188@mod.gov.uk Please note: This is just an information gathering exercise only. It is not a pre-qualification or selection process for any future procurement. Participation is highly encouraged, but companies that do not register interest or respond to RFI at this time will still be free to participate in any future formal procurement. The Authority will publish further notices in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 prior to the formal launch of procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019981-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 3 Apr 2026 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ## Release History - 5 Mar 2026 at 14:43 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019981-2026 - 27 Feb 2026 at 15:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018046-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019981-2026 5th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018046-2026 27th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60834 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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