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    ContractsIn-Service Support Contract for Fibre Optic Compass Navigation Systems
    Awarded contract

    In-Service Support Contract for Fibre Optic Compass Navigation Systems

    Awarded
    £5.7m
    Published 25 Aug 2026

    Support contract for the Fibre Optic Compass navigation system across multiple Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 25 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £5.7m
    Published 25 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £5,700,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • LM
      Lockheed Martin UK Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    25 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This contract provides continued in-service support and maintenance for the Fibre Optic Compass (FOC) System, a critical navigation and heading data system currently installed on Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms including Type 23 Frigates, Single Role Minehunters, Vanguard Class Submarines, and RFA Fort Victoria. The FOC System delivers precise, reliable directional navigation data essential for platform deployment and operational effectiveness. Suppliers will be responsible for equipment support across multiple platform types with varying out-of-service dates throughout the contract period. This is an opportunity for organizations with expertise in fibre optic navigation systems, maritime equipment support, and naval platform maintenance to provide comprehensive in-service support capabilities.

    Track record

    6 awards · 5 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In transport logistics, Defence Equipment and Support has awarded 6 contracts to 5 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Leonardo UK LTD2× · 33%
    2. Kelvin Hughes Limited1× · 17%
    3. Aviation Spares & Repairs Limited1× · 17%
    4. Lockheed Martin UK Limited1× · 17%
    5. Babcock Integrated Technology Limited1× · 17%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ebc3

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