Planning

RFI 0070 - DCTO UNCREWED SURFACE VESSEL

  • Ministry of Defence

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-015496

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0658c3

Published 20 February 2026, 9:18am



Scope

Description

DCTO is currently seeking information to understand the availability of a multi-role Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) testbed, for the purpose of technology demonstration

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 7 March 2026 to 7 March 2026
  • 1 day

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 34513750 - Light vessels
  • 34513550 - Survey vessels

Engagement

Engagement deadline

6 March 2026

Engagement process description


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

6 March 2026


Contracting authority

Ministry of Defence

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

WHALE ISLAND

PORTSMOUTH

PO2 8BY

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth

Organisation type: Public authority - central government