Unity Submarine Reactor Framework Agreement
8-year, ~£9B UK MoD framework covering design, manufacture, and in-service support of Royal Navy submarine nuclear reactors.
In January 2025 Rolls-Royce signed the Unity contract with the UK Ministry of Defence — the largest MoD contract in the company's history. The 8-year framework, worth approximately £9B, brings together research and technology, design, manufacture, and in-service support of the nuclear reactors powering the Royal Navy's submarine fleet, covering the in-service Astute and Dreadnought classes and the start of reactor work for the SSN-AUKUS program.
Award detail
- Agency
- UK Ministry of Defence
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- ~£9B
- Vehicle
- Framework agreement
- Awarded
- 2025-01-24
- Period of performance ends
- 2033-01-24
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Frequently asked
- What is the Unity Submarine Reactor Framework Agreement contract?
- In January 2025 Rolls-Royce signed the Unity contract with the UK Ministry of Defence — the largest MoD contract in the company's history. The 8-year framework, worth approximately £9B, brings together research and technology, design, manufacture, and in-service support of the nuclear reactors powering the Royal Navy's submarine fleet, covering the in-service Astute and Dreadnought classes and the start of reactor work for the SSN-AUKUS program.
- Which agency awarded the Unity Submarine Reactor Framework Agreement contract?
- The Unity Submarine Reactor Framework Agreement contract was awarded by UK Ministry of Defence under a Framework agreement vehicle.
- How much is the Unity Submarine Reactor Framework Agreement contract worth?
- The Unity Submarine Reactor Framework Agreement contract has a value of ~£9B, awarded on 2025-01-24.
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Rolls-Royce signed the Unity contract with the UK MoD in January 2025, an 8-year, ~£9B framework for submarine nuclear reactor design, manufacture, and support
Rolls-Royce: Rolls-Royce signs landmark Unity contract with UK Ministry of DefenceVerified2025-01-24