Planning

Autonomous Vessel

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Planning

03 Jan 2018 at 11:11

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is planning to procure an autonomous vessel as part of its commitment to advancing marine technology. This initiative falls under the industry category of "Ships and boats" and is scheduled to receive funding of £250,000 from the European Structural Investment Funds. The procurement process is currently in the Planning stage, with the contract expected to commence from 1st November 2018 and run until 1st June 2019. A notice detailing this future opportunity is available, with a communication date set for 1st May 2018 for interested parties to engage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the maritime technology sector, particularly those specialising in autonomous systems, environmental monitoring applications, and data acquisition solutions. Companies capable of supplying innovative marine platforms that can operate independently or in concert with other vessels or shore-based equipment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the versatile nature of the autonomous platform required, there is potential for a range of suppliers to engage with the University of Plymouth in this cutting-edge project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autonomous Vessel

Notice Description

As recognised in the Maritime Technology Roadmap, marine autonomous systems have a role in environmental monitoring, data acquisition, integration with satellite applications, monitoring of renewable energy arrays, surveys, oil and gas exploration, pollution monitoring and fisheries conservation, surveillance, security and many more applications. The University will procure one autonomous platform - the operational domains of which will be confirmed once the project starts and industry demand is fully explored. There is potential to procure a platform that will work independently or in conjunction with autonomous surface vessels, conventional vessels, shore side stations or moored buoys. The autonomous platform will have the potential to house sensors and instruments to undertake data acquisition, monitoring and R&D. The degree of 'autonomy' may range from full remote piloting, through to fully autonomous platforms. The platforms will be essential assets for the research technicians to use when validating and developing new instruments with beneficiaries. Indicative costs for a range of platforms covering surface and underwater domains have been investigated as part of the University's research. Based on the generic requirements of modern piloted/autonomous platforms the funds identified would support an appropriate platform to be procured that offers value for money. The project is funded by the 2014-2020 European Structural Investment Funds (ESI Funds) ie the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91adea0e-4d46-4607-8a33-aad56a2844f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58ea4e5-d437-437e-986a-29fbc8959c80
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 1 Jun 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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