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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - RFI - Joint Commando Craft Programme

  • First published: 01 April 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0678d0
Published by:
Ministry of Defence
Authority ID:
AA76012
Publication date:
01 April 2026
Deadline date:
25 April 2026
Notice type:
UK2
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

*This notice is intended to direct suppliers to the Mercell platform for participation*Participation for this RFI can be found on Mercell.com at the following link: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/184045-2026UK MOD link to Opportunity (not for participation): https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60934Dear Industry Partner,I am pleased to inform you that the Joint Commando Craft (JCC) Project, which now incorporates the Commando Insertion Craft (CIC), will publish a Request for Information on the Mercell procurement platform.This Project is part of the Lunna House Agreement, the broader UK-Norway defence partnership, which reflects the depth and ambition of bilateral cooperation across a range of high-value capability areas.The JCC Project is a joint endeavour to develop up to 30 next-generation vessels in support of surface manoeuvre operations by Commando forces. The RFI represents a significant milestone as the Project moves into a new phase, and we welcome engagement from all suppliers who can contribute to this exciting opportunity.The RFI can be found on Mercell.com at the following link: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/184045-2026Returns are requested no later than 24th of April 2026. We ask that all engagement, questions, and submissions are conducted through Mercell. This ensures a fair and transparent process for all parties.We look forward to re-engaging with industry as this Project gathers pace.*This notice is intended to direct suppliers to the Mercell platform for participation*

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Scope

Procurement description

*This notice is intended to direct suppliers to the Mercell platform for participation*

Participation for this RFI can be found on Mercell.com at the following link: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/184045-2026

UK MOD link to Opportunity (not for participation): https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60934

Dear Industry Partner,

I am pleased to inform you that the Joint Commando Craft (JCC) Project, which now incorporates the Commando Insertion Craft (CIC), will publish a Request for Information on the Mercell procurement platform.

This Project is part of the Lunna House Agreement, the broader UK-Norway defence partnership, which reflects the depth and ambition of bilateral cooperation across a range of high-value capability areas.

The JCC Project is a joint endeavour to develop up to 30 next-generation vessels in support of surface manoeuvre operations by Commando forces. The RFI represents a significant milestone as the Project moves into a new phase, and we welcome engagement from all suppliers who can contribute to this exciting opportunity.

The RFI can be found on Mercell.com at the following link: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/184045-2026

Returns are requested no later than 24th of April 2026.

We ask that all engagement, questions, and submissions are conducted through Mercell. This ensures a fair and transparent process for all parties.

We look forward to re-engaging with industry as this Project gathers pace.

*This notice is intended to direct suppliers to the Mercell platform for participation*

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract dates (estimated)

31 March 2026, 00:00AM to 31 December 2033, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

Ministry of Defence

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Zone D Ground Floor, Ministry of Defence Main Building

Town/City: Whitehall, London

Postcode: SW1A 2EU

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

NUTS code: UKI32

Contact name: Ross Waddington

Email: ross.waddington102@mod.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Defence and security

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 34520000 - Boats

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract start date (estimated)

31 March 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 December 2033, 23:59PM

Engagement

Engagement process description

*This notice is intended to direct suppliers to the Mercell platform to participate in this RFI by 24 April 2026*

The RFI can be found on Mercell.com at the following link: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/184045-2026

Due date

24 April 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
34520000 Boats Ships and boats

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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