Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) In-Service Support (ISS)
- Published
- 14 April 2026
- Estimated value
- £5,000,000
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 033773-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-066f88
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 50640000Repair and maintenance services of warships
- 34933000Navigation equipment
Description
The Ministry of Defence (MOD), acting through Sense Decide and Communicate (SDC) - Command and Control, Target, Navigation, Communications (C2TNC), intends to undertake preliminary market engagement for the procurement of a follow‑on contract to support, sustain, and install Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) equipment across the Royal Navy (RN), Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), and Submarine fleets. This engagement is being conducted in accordance with Section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Preliminary Market Engagement) and aims to ensure the Authority understands the current market, technical capability, supply chain, and commercial models relevant to this requirement. The intended procurement covers: a) Core agreement to provide support and sustain existing systems: a. Through-life technical support to sustain the existing FOCS capability. b. System availability management. c. Technical query resolution. d. Obsolescence management. e. Maintenance and updating of all technical documentation in accordance with MOD policy f. Spares and repairs service provision. The responsibility for the management of spares and repairs to be held by the supplier. g. Storage of all materiel required …
Official publications
- FTS · 033773-2026 · 14 April 2026
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