Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0685d0
- Published by:
- Ministry of Defence
- Authority ID:
- AA76012
- Publication date:
- 20 April 2026
- Deadline date:
- 01 May 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The Royal Navy is keen to understand the industry options available for the conversion of a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), or similar vessel, into a remotely operated uncrewed surface vehicle (USV), to be used as a mobile target in various Naval exercises.Acknowledging the global proliferation of these systems, the goal is to assess the specifications of low-cost options (c. sub £60,000), to further expedite Royal Navy trials and experimentation.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
The Royal Navy is keen to understand the industry options available for the conversion of a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), or similar vessel, into a remotely operated uncrewed surface vehicle (USV), to be used as a mobile target in various Naval exercises.
Acknowledging the global proliferation of these systems, the goal is to assess the specifications of low-cost options (c. sub £60,000), to further expedite Royal Navy trials and experimentation.
Contract dates (estimated)
04 July 2026, 00:00AM to 04 July 2027, 23:59PM
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 Contract start date (estimated)
04 July 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
04 July 2027, 23:59PM
Engagement
Engagement process description
For full details of this RFI. please see attached document at this link:
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78ba1318-3c35-4f1b-b559-22525bae9adc
Due date
30 April 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
01 May 2026
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 34520000 |
Boats |
Ships and boats |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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