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title: "Maritime Unmanned Surface Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042610"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
published: "2023-12-15"
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# Maritime Unmanned Surface Vehicle

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042610

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory, a contracting authority in the UK, is planning a procurement process for a Maritime Unmanned Surface Vehicle in the goods category. The vessel will have self-navigation capability and a detailed sensor payload for calibration purposes, with a value of £700,000. The procurement stage is planned, and the communication of future notices is scheduled for 22nd January 2024. The delivery location specified is in Plymouth.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in specialist vehicles and specialised boats to compete. Companies with expertise in remotely controlled vessels and sensor technologies may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement method involves electronic and written submissions, with further details available at https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk. Interested businesses should be prepared for competitive bidding and demonstrate capability in delivering technologically advanced maritime equipment.

## Notice

A remotely controlled surface vessel with capability to self-navigate (i.e. have a detailed situational awareness (SA) sensor payload) which can be deployed for calibration purposes, enabling SA transfer and comparison with other test vessels. (Procurement subject to funding availability)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A remotely controlled surface vessel with capability to self-navigate (i.e. have a detailed situational awareness (SA) sensor payload) which can be deployed for calibration purposes, enabling SA transfer and comparison with other test vessels. (Procurement subject to funding availability)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036966-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 13:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036966-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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