Scope
Reference
714195450
Description
Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Team Block 2 procurement of Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles, associated equipment and in-service support.
Total value (estimated)
- £125,000,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 May 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
***UPDATE 24/07/2025 - The Request For Information activity for this requirement has concluded as of 30th May 2025, and submissions to participate from potential suppliers is no longer invited. Please refer to the related UK3 Planned Procurement Notice published on 3rd July for updated details of the planned timescales for this requirement.***
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037104-2025
This Early Market Engagement Notice is to give industry advance notice of the Authority's proposed procurement of up to 24 Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUV) and 8 Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) for mine hunting and seabed surveillance purposes, and to gain feedback from potential suppliers via the completion of a set of specific procurement-related questions. This requirement is part of the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Block 2 programme.
Suppliers who do not submit a response to this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice/RFI will not be precluded from participating in any subsequent MHC Block 2 UUV competitive procurement process.
Suppliers should note that following the conclusion of this RFI the Authority may, at its sole discretion, decide to proceed with the MHC Block 2 UUV procurement as planned, via a different procurement route or not to proceed.
The purpose of this Early Market Engagement Notice/RFI is for the Authority to gather information and is not a commitment to future procurement activity.
***UPDATE 24/07/2025 - The Request For Information activity for this requirement has concluded as of 30th May 2025, and submissions to participate from potential suppliers is no longer invited. Please refer to the related UK3 Planned Procurement Notice published on 3rd July for updated details of the planned timescales for this requirement.***
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government