Summary
Machine-generated summaryDCTO seeks to procure a multi-role Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) testbed for technology demonstration, to be delivered by the end of FY26/27. The vessel must operate in three primary configurations: standalone uncrewed operations controlled from a shore-based Remote Operating Centre, integrated operations alongside a mothership such as being embarked on or supported by a host platform, and distributed multi-platform operations alongside other USVs. Typical mission profiles include long-range transits to operating areas, persistent loiter operations with active payload use, and technology trials involving sensors, autonomy and payload integration. The contract covers a single testbed vessel intended to demonstrate and mature maritime autonomous technologies across these operating modes.
Timing
- Published
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Description
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Last verified against Find a Tender Service (UK Cabinet Office / Crown Commercial Service) 2 months ago
Market
Transport equipment & vehicles in United Kingdom
- median open notice
- €220,661
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Market context
- open now in Transport equipment & vehicles
- 4,478
- median open notice
- €220,661
Who wins in this market
Many suppliersUnited Kingdom · Transport equipment & vehicles
- different companies won awards here
- 271
- of the awards went to the three most frequent winners
- 11%
- buyers awarded contracts here
- 177
Based on 554 awards with a named winner over the last 3 years. Counted by award, not by value, because lot and framework amounts are not comparable. Concentrated means the three most frequent winners took 65% or more of the awards; many suppliers, under 35% with at least ten different winners.
The buyer in figures
Ministry of Defence
- notices in the register
- 324
- awards
- 217
- awarded in total
- €713.6M
Who wins its contracts
Many suppliers- different companies won its awards
- 165
- of the awards went to the three most frequent winners
- 5%
- of its calls state an estimated value
- 92%
Based on 190 awards with a named winner over the last 3 years. Counted by award, not by value, because lot and framework amounts are not comparable. Concentrated means the three most frequent winners took 65% or more of the awards; many suppliers, under 35% with at least ten different winners.
One dot per award, on the day it was signed, sized by its value. A ring is an award with no published value.
The buyer
Full buyer profileMinistry of Defence
This buyer has no award history in this sector yet. Usual winners, Transport equipment & vehicles - United Kingdom
| Company | Wins | Total awarded | Last win |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford motor company limited | 30 | €4.1M | Oct 2026 |
| Toyota (GB) PLC | 17 | €3.9M | Oct 2026 |
| Northumbria healthcare NHS foundation trust | 15 | €530,114 | Sep 2026 |
| Balfour Beatty Construction Limited | 14 | €4.0M | Sep 2026 |
| Volkswagen Group UK Limited | 10 | €1.4M | Oct 2026 |
Based on 558 awards with a linked company profile over the last 2 years.
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