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title: "Autonomous Surface Vehicle for British Antarctic Survey Polar research"
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# Autonomous Surface Vehicle for British Antarctic Survey Polar research

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0dfec89-8bc8-4b6e-bbef-93dad7776e77

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation agency is seeking bids for the procurement of an Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) intended for polar scientific research, specifically to be deployed from the RRS Sir David Attenborough. This procurement is classified under auxiliary research vessels and has a total contract value of £1,250,000. The tender is currently active and will close on 18 June 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 5 July 2021 and continue until 28 February 2022, with delivery addresses spanning various regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in advanced maritime technologies, research vessels, or related goods and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative solutions that can meet the requirements of this high-specification ASV project, including its operational and training components. Businesses with expertise in the development and supply of equipment for specialized marine applications would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399fb904-1a59-401c-866e-83362fe45df3 |
| 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 | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Newnham |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35513200 - Auxiliary research vessel

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399fb904-1a59-401c-866e-83362fe45df3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399fb904-1a59-401c-866e-83362fe45df3
  14th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cambridge:-Auxiliary-research-vessel./4D5M29678S
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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