Cost & Capability of Low-Cost Remotely Operated Uncrewed Surface Vehicle
Ministry of DefencecontractContracts Finder ↗Ref tender_527742/1569115SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed
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Published
19 Apr 2026
Deadline 30 Apr 2026
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.
Scope
- Reference
- tender_527742/1569115
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Jan 1 to 01 Jan 1
- CPV classifications
- 34520000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 30 Apr 2026, 10:59 pm