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715850540 - AUV Integration Frames and Support - RFI

Ministry of Defence · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 01:31.

Opportunity overview

The Authority utilises a variety of different vessels to deploy containerised AUV equipment with deck types including: • Flat steel decks. • Timber deck steel transverses. • Decks with ISO twist lock sockets. • Decks with 1m x M20 bolt matrix. The Authority requires a set of modular Integration Frames to integrate the AUV capability onto a host vessel, that can be stored within a separate ISO container and deployed to the vessel for assembly. The supplier would be required to design, manufacture, deliver, provide sea-fastening design onto maritime vessels, assemble / dissemble and support the integration frames over a 5 year contract.

Classification

  • CPV35512400 — Unmanned underwater vehicles
  • CPV44142000 — Frames

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

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
715850540
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Clarification Questions and Responses added to this link - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61015
Id
043542-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Dec 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
35512400
Description
Unmanned underwater vehicles
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
44142000
Description
Frames

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The completed questionnaire at the link below should be returned via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk for the attention of Jordan Thornell by the response deadline of 1700hrs (UK time) Thursday 14th May 2026. Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding response to this RFI questionnaire only at any time prior to 1700hrs (UK time) Thursday 7th May 2026. Questions must be submitted via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk. Please use no more than one side of A4, Arial 11, spacing 1.0, including any pictures for each answer. Supplementary information may be provided in the way of web links. Participation in this market consultation is voluntary. It is not a requirement to provide answers to every question. If the question is not relevant, please enter ‘Not Applicable’. The publication of any documents at this stage is intended to provide potential suppliers with the opportunity to view and comment on the requirement. RFI document link - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61015 Clarification Questions and Responses added to the above link
Due
14 May 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
043542-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
12 May 2026, 15:17
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

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

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Address

Street Address
Abbey Wood
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS34 8JH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK12

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK12 · BS34 8JH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 037078-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 043542-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·