Awarded
Fibre Optic Compass System (FOCS) In-Service Support Contract-UK5
Defence Equipment and Support · Central government
In brief
Defence Equipment and Support awarded this contract to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin UK Ltd | £5,700,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 080932-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 080932-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.