DCTO Medium Uncrewed Surface Vessel (MUSV)
Buyer: Ministry of Defence
- Published
- 5 August 2026
- Estimated value
- £8,333,333
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 074351-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06dccb
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 34500000Ships and boats
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
Official publications
- FTS · 074351-2026 · 5 August 2026
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- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £8,333,333.
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- The contracting authority is Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom).
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