715850540 - AUV Integration Frames and Support - RFI

Procurement reference

715850540

Procurement description

The Authority utilises a variety of different vessels to deploy containerised AUV equipment with deck types including:

• Flat steel decks.

• Timber deck steel transverses.

• Decks with ISO twist lock sockets.

• Decks with 1m x M20 bolt matrix.

The Authority requires a set of modular Integration Frames to integrate the AUV capability onto a host vessel, that can be stored within a separate ISO container and deployed to the vessel for assembly. The supplier would be required to design, manufacture, deliver, provide sea-fastening design onto maritime vessels, assemble / dissemble and support the integration frames over a 5 year contract.

Main category

Goods

Total value (estimated)

4000000 GBP Excluding VAT

4800000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 December 2026, 00:00AM to 01 December 2031, 23:59PM

Ministry of Defence

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles
• 44142000 - Frames

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 December 2031, 23:59PM

Engagement process description

The completed questionnaire at the link below should be returned via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk for the attention of Jordan Thornell by the response deadline of 1700hrs (UK time) Thursday 14th May 2026.

Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding response to this RFI questionnaire only at any time prior to 1700hrs (UK time) Thursday 7th May 2026. Questions must be submitted via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk.

Please use no more than one side of A4, Arial 11, spacing 1.0, including any pictures for each answer. Supplementary information may be provided in the way of web links.

Participation in this market consultation is voluntary. It is not a requirement to provide answers to every question. If the question is not relevant, please enter ‘Not Applicable’.

The publication of any documents at this stage is intended to provide potential suppliers with the opportunity to view and comment on the requirement.

RFI document link - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61015

Clarification Questions and Responses added to the above link

Due date

14 May 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No