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Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) In-Service Support Contract-UK5

Defence Equipment and Support Published 25 Aug 2026 Find a Tender

key details

Value£5,700,000 (£6,800,000 inc. VAT)
Statuscomplete
Proceduredirect
SME suitableYes
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06ebc3

Award

SupplierValueDateStatus
Lockheed Martin UK Limited £5,700,000 · pending

description

The requirement is for the continued in-service support of the Fibre Optic Compass (FOC) System. The FOC system is currently, fitted to Type 23 Frigates, Single Role Minehunter, Vanguard Class Submarines and RFA Fort Victoria. A new contract is required to support the equipment on these platforms which have varying out of service dates within the contract period. The FOC System is critical for platform navigation and deployment. The role of the FOC System is to provide precise, reliable directional and heading data navigation on Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Platforms.

notice history

4 notices published against this procurement.

PublishedTypeRegimeNotice
19 Mar 2026 Pipeline notice (UK1) Procurement Act 2023 025420-2026
31 Mar 2026 Preliminary market engagement (UK2) Procurement Act 2023 029812-2026
14 Apr 2026 Preliminary market engagement (UK2) Procurement Act 2023 033773-2026
25 Aug 2026 Transparency notice (UK5) Procurement Act 2023 080932-2026

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