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title: "Advancing Maritime Autonomy through the MRIF - Population of Documentation and Pipe Clearer Exercise"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Advancing Maritime Autonomy through the MRIF - Population of Documentation and Pipe Clearer Exercise

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686bd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed an award for the project entitled "Advancing Maritime Autonomy through the MRIF - Population of Documentation and Pipe Clearer Exercise". The contract, valued at £76,200, was signed on 25th March 2026 and spans until 30th June 2026, with a potential extension until 15th August 2026. This procurement process, categorised under research consultancy services in the services sector, was conducted without competition, following the direct procurement method below the threshold. The project is located in London, United Kingdom and falls under the category of public authority - central government.

Businesses specialising in maritime autonomy and research consultancy services stand to benefit significantly from similar tenders, as the demand for expertise in regulatory documentation continues to rise. This direct procurement opportunity highlights possibilities for small and medium enterprises or those offering niche research and advisory services in the maritime industry. Organisations with experience in regulatory frameworks and maritime operations could find potential growth avenues through engagement with such projects, aiding their expansion within governmental sectors.

## Notice

The Advancing Maritime Autonomy through the Maritime Regulatory Innovation Framework (MRIF) project is for expert research, advice and support for population of regulatory documentation as part of a pipe clearer exercise supporting increased maritime autonomy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035804-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035804-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035804-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details 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

## Provenance

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