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title: "GB-Bath: Uncrewed Surface Vessel"
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# GB-Bath: Uncrewed Surface Vessel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94243d0a-c59e-4a1d-93c5-20740e28d3e4

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## Summary

The University of Bath has published a tender for the procurement of a compact uncrewed surface vessel (USV) suitable for underwater mapping and inspection. The contract falls under the industry category of marine equipment. The tender, with ID BIP768741064, is in the open stage, with a minimum value of £25,000 and a total value of £50,000. The deadline for tender submissions is March 31, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled from April 17, 2023, to April 28, 2023. The University of Bath, located in Bath, South West, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for this opportunity.

This tender presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in providing the required uncrewed surface vessel. Businesses in the marine equipment industry are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a procurement method of open procedure, interested businesses can engage with the University of Bath to showcase their capabilities in developing and delivering innovative solutions for autonomous operations and human-machine teaming.

## Notice

The University of Bath requires a compact uncrewed surface vessel (USV) as a platform suitable for underwater mapping and inspection, with the capability to deploy and evaluate custom algorithms for research into autonomous operation and human-machine teaming. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afde5d59-8984-42bd-ba34-1e55531b575e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2023 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afde5d59-8984-42bd-ba34-1e55531b575e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afde5d59-8984-42bd-ba34-1e55531b575e
  17th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-Uncrewed-Surface-Vessel/G625PMC723
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