Spearfish Development Contract (SHDC)
- Buyer
- Defence Equipment and Support
- Published
- 28 October 2026
- Estimated value
- £30,000,000 excl. VAT · £36,000,000 incl. VAT
- CPV codes
- 73300000 — Design and execution of research and development
Summary
The Ministry of Defence is considering placing a Single Source contract (the “Spearfish Development Contract” (SFDC)) with BAE Systems Limited for development work in support of the Spearfish torpedo. The contract would be awarded via Direct Award to BAE Systems, based on their being the Design Authority for the Spear…
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