CETUS Trials and Evaluation
Defence and security - necessary to enhance or maintain operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces The SDA require Trials and Evaluation (T&E) to be undertaken using the CETUS vessel that is currently being developed by M Subs. T&E is required to de-risk underwater autonomy and demonstrate military utility through payload testing. As the sole designer and manufacturer of CETUS, M Subs hold all technical and proprietary knowledge of the vessel’s form and funct...
Buyer
Submarine Delivery Agency
Value
£10,500,000
Published
25 Jun 2026
Closes
25 Jun 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Direct
Category
Services
Contract starts
23 Jun 2026
Contract ends
1 May 2028
CPV classifications
73430000
Test and evaluation
73410000
Military research and technology
Lots
CETUS Trials and Evaluation
Lot 1
£6,680,147
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