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ATLANTIC NET

Ministry of Defence · Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 03:36.

Opportunity overview

The Ministry of Defence would like to announce the intention to publish an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to contract a Commercial Mission Partner(s) (CMP) as part of the Royal Navy's Atlantic Net (AN) initiative in the near future. AN will deliver Underwater Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) as a service through a Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated, Naval Oversight (COCONO) model. AN will be data focussed, providing information direct to the Maritime Operational Commander ashore to inform decision making. Prospective bidders interested in participating in this ITT should contact the AN Commercial Mailbox expressing interest in this opportunity: NavyDEV-UWBPJCABOT-Commercial@mod.gov.uk. Further instructions will be provided to organisations upon receipt of expressions of interest including detailed security instructions. The procurement process will be run through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP), therefore interested parties should ensure they are registered on the portal in advance. Please visit the DSP for Supplier guidance and details on how to register at: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=e69925cf-8489-468e-89bb-747dc9ef637d&_ncp=1758885637740.1948901-1 A procurement launch event took place virtually on 15 October 2025, following earlier phases or market engagement. Information in relation to the completed market engagement is available on the DSP. Please note, this procurement is exempt from the Procurement Act 2023 under Defence Intelligence and National Security Grounds. The Authority intends to follow the spirit of the Procurement Act where possible, hence the open publication of this notice. However, not all information is able to be provided at OFFICIAL as would be required in a complete notice. As stated in such sections, full details are in the Tender documentation, available upon following the instructions that will be provided once a supplier expresses their interest in accordance with the above. Please also refer to previously published notice 2025/S 000-028641.

Classification

  • CPV34511100 — Marine patrol vessels
  • CPV35512400 — Unmanned underwater vehicles
  • CPV71354500 — Marine survey services
  • CPV73112000 — Marine research services
  • CPV79715000 — Patrol services
  • CPV98362100 — Marine-base support services

Lots

  • Lot 1 (Commercial Mission Partner)£0.8
  • Potential Supplier Pool£0.8

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05294b
Status
active
Published risks
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
26 Nov 2025, 11:59

Procedure

Features
The Ministry of Defence would like to announce the intention to publish an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to contract a Commercial Mission Partner(s) (CMP) as part of the Royal Navy's Atlantic Net (AN) initiative in the near future. AN will deliver Underwater Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) as a service through a Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated, Naval Oversight (COCONO) model. AN will be data focussed, providing information direct to the Maritime Operational Commander ashore to inform decision making. Prospective bidders interested in participating in this ITT should contact the AN Commercial Mailbox expressing interest in this opportunity: NavyDEV-UWBPJCABOT-Commercial@mod.gov.uk.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
closed
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Description
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information.
Maximum Participants
10
Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Open Framework Scheme End Date
17 Dec 2027, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
17 Dec 2025, 23:59

Communication

Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information

Enquiry period

Ends
5 Nov 2025, 17:00

Special regime

defenceSecurity

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 (Commercial Mission Partner)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 1 – Commercial Mission Partner: This Lot is for the Commercial Mission Partner(s). Each successful Commercial Mission Partner will be awarded their own Commercial Mission Partner Call - Off Contract, detailing the milestones, deliverables and commercial terms that are specific and relevant to them.

Value

Amount
0.83
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial
Type
price
Description
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
17 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
1 Jan 2032, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Potential Supplier Pool
Status
active
Description
Lot 2 – Atlantic Net Potential Supplier Pool: This Lot is for suitably qualified Suppliers which were unsuccessful in securing a Commercial Mission Partner Contract but have a solution or service offering which may be of interest to the Authority and, consequently, may be contracted for through a Call-Off Contract at any point during the Term of the Open Framework.

Value

Amount
0.83
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial
Type
price
Description
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
17 Dec 2025, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Full details are in the Tender documentation, available in accordance with the Participation information

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34511100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine patrol vessels
Entry 2
Id
35512400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Unmanned underwater vehicles
Entry 3
Id
71354500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine survey services
Entry 4
Id
73112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine research services
Entry 5
Id
79715000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Patrol services
Entry 6
Id
98362100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine-base support services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34511100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine patrol vessels
Entry 2
Id
35512400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Unmanned underwater vehicles
Entry 3
Id
71354500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine survey services
Entry 4
Id
73112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine research services
Entry 5
Id
79715000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Patrol services
Entry 6
Id
98362100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine-base support services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
future
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Access Details
Via DSP.
Entry 3
Id
065740-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
15 Oct 2025, 18:40

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
028641-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK1
Description
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
30 May 2025, 09:18

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2HB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Whitehall

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Commercial Team

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1A 2HB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05294b-2025-10-15T18:40:12+01:00Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·