Project Beehive – USV (Unmanned Surface Vessel) and GCS (Ground Control System) Procurement
The Royal Navy is procuring 20 uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and a ground control system for training, tactic development, and operations. The work is structured as spiral development starting at technology readiness level 4/5, with open architecture for future capability integration.
- ClosesNot stated
- Value£10m
- BuyerMinistry of Defence
- WhereSouth and South West regions
- CategorySecurity & emergency services
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you design or integrate uncrewed surface vessels, have expertise in maritime autonomy systems, or provide ground control station software and hardware for naval applications
You'll need
- Technology readiness level 4/5 minimum for initial platform
- Open architecture design for future development
- Engineering support for OEM integration capability
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
- it needs coverage across the whole UK