---
title: "RFI - PROJECT HORUS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e7a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# RFI - PROJECT HORUS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e7a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for "RFI - PROJECT HORUS," aiming to develop a rapid and persistent air search capability for maritime platforms. This project falls under the goods category and involves air defence radar technologies, highlighting its focus on defence and security within the industry category. Located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, the ministry has scheduled preliminary market engagement activities with a due date on 31st March 2026. Interested parties should prepare for subsequent stages, including tenders expected to be announced soon after April 1st, 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in defence technologies, particularly those capable of delivering air search capabilities for tracking airborne threats such as cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems. With suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, the procurement method is designed to cater to diverse business sizes seeking growth through collaboration with the central government. Companies with expertise in maritime platform integration and air defence systems can compete effectively, offering innovative solutions to satisfy the project's requirements and expand their market presence.

## Notice

The Royal Navy requires a rapidly procured and persistent air search capability, suitable for maritime platforms to host on board to detect, track, identify, and report airborne threats. This covers UAS, FGA/FBA and cruise missiles.

### Planning Information

For full details please see the attached document at this link:
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43567236-d461-4242-a8a2-073fa1c9b9f1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024984-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 2 Jun 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 | 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35723000 - Air defence radar

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024984-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024984-2026
  19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43567236-d461-4242-a8a2-073fa1c9b9f1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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