Pj Beehive

Description

The Royal Navy requires A fleet of 20 Uncrewed Surface Vessel or USVs for SURFLOT, these platforms will be utilised for training, Tactic Development, Warfare Development, Capability Development, and operations in the UK Are of Responsibility and beyond. This project is to be a spiral development, with the initial platform requirement of USV’s to be TRL 4/5, with open architecture for future development, this capability is key to maintaining operational relevance against peer threats. The Hybrid Navy transition will require development and testing of new technologies and whilst much of this work will be conducted by Navy Development, Disruptive capabilities, and technology officer, the SURFLOT Fleet of USVs will act as test beds to provide Learning from experience. Engineering support for OEM integration of spiral capabilities will be considered as part of the bid process. Works of this Project will have a focus on the South, South west regions. The expected Contract value is up to £10m including VAT, Funding for this project will be provided in part by UK Defence Innovation organisation (UKDI). Funding for this project is subject to internal approvals; the authority is proceeding with participation phase but will not issue a Tender until funding is approved for spend.