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

Details

Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support : Ministry of Defence
Supplier(s)
Lockheed Martin UK Ltd
Value
£5,700,000
Duration
9 years
Topic
Navigation equipment
Published
25 August 2026
Source
uk:find_a_tender

Tender 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. ## Contract award Title: Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) In-Service Support Contract

Timeline

  1. Award published25 August 2026
    Current notice
  2. Award date25 August 2026
  3. Contract expiry date31 December 2035in 9 years

About the buyer

Defence Equipment and Support is a central government executive agency that buys and supports equipment for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Air, Land and Sea are DE&S's three capability areas, each running its own procurement. The Defence Suppliers Forum is the main channel for strategic industry engagement. Trade associations such as ADS, Make UK and techUK help route opportunities to businesses.

Over the past 5 years, most of Defence Equipment and Support's contract awards have been in repair and maintenance, security and defence equipment and transport equipment.

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