Planning

Project METIS - RFI

  • Ministry of Defence

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

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-018046

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-065e9c

Published 27 February 2026, 3:18pm



Scope

Description

The Authority requires low-cost effectors to counter the mass of threats from the proliferation of uncrewed systems (UXS) to compliment current Complex Missile Systems. This RFI is to engage with the market to understand possible solutions available.

Total value (estimated)

  • £0.01 excluding VAT
  • £0.02 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 27 February 2026 to 3 April 2026
  • 1 month, 5 days

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Engagement

Engagement deadline

3 April 2026

Engagement process description

RFI


Participation

Particular suitability

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

Procedure

Special regime

Defence and security


Contracting authority

Ministry of Defence

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Ministry of Defence, Main building

London

SW1A2EU

United Kingdom

Region: UKI32 - Westminster

Organisation type: Public authority - central government