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title: "UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - RFI - Joint Commando Craft Programme"
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# UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - RFI - Joint Commando Craft Programme

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/uk2-preliminary-market-engagement-rfi-joint-commando-craft-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-0678d0). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Ministry of Defence: "UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - RFI - Joint Commando Craft Programme". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Ministry of Defence](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ministry-of-defence-gov-d17)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Boats
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/uk2-preliminary-market-engagement-rfi-joint-commando-craft-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-0678d0#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0678d0`

## 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/uk2-preliminary-market-engagement-rfi-joint-commando-craft-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-0678d0#tl-md)

## Description
*This notice is intended to direct suppliers to the Mercell platform for participation*
Participation for this RFI can be found on Mercell.com at the following link: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/184045-2026
UK MOD link to Opportunity (not for participation): https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60934
Dear Industry Partner,
I am pleased to inform you that the Joint Commando Craft (JCC) Project, which now incorporates the Commando Insertion Craft (CIC), will publish a Request for Information on the Mercell procurement platform.
This Project is part of the Lunna House Agreement, the broader UK-Norway defence partnership, which reflects the depth and ambition of bilateral cooperation across a range of high-value capability areas.
The JCC Project is a joint endeavour to develop up to 30 next-generation vessels in support of surface manoeuvre operations by Commando forces. The RFI represents a significant milestone as the Project moves into a new phase, and we welcome engagement from all suppliers who can contribute to this exciting opportunity.
The RFI can be found on Mercell.com at the following link: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/184045-2026
Returns are requested no later than 24th of April 2026. 
We ask that all engagement, questions, and submissions are conducted through Mercell. This ensures a fair and transparent process for all parties.
We look forward to re-engaging with industry as this Project gathers pace.
*This notice is intended to direct suppliers to the Mercell platform for participation*

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 34520000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 30/03/2026 to 31/12/2033

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F029535-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-31T10:32:26.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T18:43:32.306Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0678d0