Uncrewed Aerial Range Clearance RFI - Royal Navy
Summary
The UK Ministry of Defence has published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking supplier interest in uncrewed aerial systems for range clearance and assurance. The Royal Navy aims to use unmanned systems to enable timely and safe equipment testing. This is an early engagement notice inviting potential suppliers to submit information before the 28 April 2026 closing date. The procurement is open to SMEs and VCSEs.
What changed
The MoD has issued an early engagement RFI to gauge market interest in uncrewed aerial systems capable of providing range clearance and assurance for Royal Navy equipment testing. The notice requests information on available unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) options suitable for ensuring safe and timely testing operations.
Suppliers interested in this opportunity should review the attached RFI0075 document and contact the Navy Commercial team at the provided email address. This is not a formal tender but an information-gathering exercise to inform future procurement decisions.
What to do next
- Monitor procurement portal for updates
- Submit capability information to NAVYCOMRCL-RFI@mod.gov.uk by 28 April 2026 if interested
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Published date: 14 April 2026
Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing date: 28 April 2026
Contract summary
Industry
- Unmanned aerial vehicles - 35613000
- Unmanned combat aerial vehicles - 35613100
Location of contract
PO2 8BY
Procurement reference
tender_527260/1567990
Published date
14 April 2026
Closing date
28 April 2026
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Thusly, the RN is keen to understand options for the use of uncrewed systems to provide range clearance and assurance, ensuring that the testing of equipment can continue to be performed in a timely and, critically, safe manner.
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How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Address
WHALE ISLAND
PORTSMOUTH
PO2 8BY
England
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