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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fibre-optic-compass-system-focs-in-service-support-contract-uk5-ocds-h6vhtk-06ebc3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Defence Equipment and Support: "Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) In-Service Support Contract-UK5". Published status: complete. Contract Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Defence Equipment and Support](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/defence-equipment-and-support-gov-ot495)
- **Contract Value (direct award):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Direct award
- **Main Category:** Not published
- **Classifications (CPV):** None published
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £5,700,000 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fibre-optic-compass-system-focs-in-service-support-contract-uk5-ocds-h6vhtk-06ebc3#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06ebc3`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fibre-optic-compass-system-focs-in-service-support-contract-uk5-ocds-h6vhtk-06ebc3#tl-md)

## 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34933000, 50640000

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) In-Service Support Contract (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Lockheed Martin UK Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-128452`
  - Value: £5,700,000 (exc. VAT)

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F080932-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-25T14:37:21.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T08:51:22.821Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06ebc3