Autonomous Underwater Research Vehicles
Cardiff UniversitycontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-059bf1Procurement Act 2023SME suitablepending
Estimated value
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Awarded value
£605k
Awarded 15 Sept 2025
Suppliers
1
1 SME
Lots
1
1 awarded
Published
18 Sept 2025
Description
This project proposes to enhance UK capabilities for polar sea-bed survey, specifically filling an important gap in assets currently occupied by costly infrastructure and resource-heavy robotic systems. Our vision is to make Cardiff a hub for a low-logistics, deep-water autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) swarm for Antarctic marine exploration.
Scope
- Reference
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- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Direct award
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£605k
Award date
15 Sept 2025
Contract start
01 Oct 2025
Contract end
31 Mar 2026
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