Tender

Autonomous Surface Vehicle for British Antarctic Survey Polar research

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Tender

14 May 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, located in Cambridge, is conducting a tender for the procurement of an Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) intended for polar scientific research. This contract, valued at £1,250,000, is classified under auxiliary research vessels and is currently in the open procurement stage, with the submission deadline set for 18 June 2021. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically by following the outlined procedures on the Delta eSourcing portal. The contract is expected to commence on 5 July 2021 and conclude by 28 February 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in marine technology, surveying vessels, and scientific equipment to engage in a high-profile project that supports polar research. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing uncrewed vessels, sensor technology, or providing training and technical support are particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only contribute to advancing scientific understanding but also position themselves within a key sector of public procurement in the UK.

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Notice Title

Autonomous Surface Vehicle for British Antarctic Survey Polar research

Notice Description

Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) for polar scientific research for deployment from the RRS Sir David Attenborough. A high-specification ASV as an observational force multiplier to work alongside and reside on the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA), thus enhancing the observational capability of the UK's new polar research vessel. The ASV would also enable an extension of SDA's scientific capability into shallow waters and areas (e.g. near calving ice shelves) where SDA cannot operate efficiently or safely. Procurement to include the ASV, transport, launch and recovery equipment, sensors, maintenance kit and operator training

Lot Information

Lot 1

Uncrewed/Autonomous Surface Vehicle for polar scientific research for deployment from the RRS Sir David Attenborough operated by British Antarctic Survey. Procurement includes the vessel, storage, transport and deployment equipment and scientific survey and instruments as specified in the technical specification. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4D5M29678S

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b15b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010730-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

34513550 - Survey vessels

34521000 - Specialised boats

35513200 - Auxiliary research vessel

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jul 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
David Williams
Contact Email
basprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7545650605

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0ET
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Newnham
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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