DCTO Medium Uncrewed Surface Vessel (MUSV)
Estimated value
£8.3m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
05 Aug 2026
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Description
DCTO is looking to procure a multi-role Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) testbed, for the purpose of technology demonstration which can be delivered by the end of FY26/27. The vessel is expected to operate in three primary configurations: • Standalone uncrewed operations from a shore-based Remote Operating Centre (ROC) • Integrated operations alongside a mothership (e.g. embarked or supported by a host platform) • Distributed multi-platform operations alongside other USVs Typical mission profiles will include: • Long-range transits to operating areas • Persistent loiter operations with active payload use • Technology trials involving sensor, autonomy and payload integration
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06dccb
- Total value
- £8,333,333 excluding VAT£10,000,000 including VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 34500000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)