Autonomous Surface Vehicle for British Antarctic Survey Polar research

Concepts

• auxiliary research vessel
• cambridge
• sir david attenborough
• autonomous surface vehicle
• survey vessels
• british antarctic survey
• polar scientific research
• autonomous surface vessel
• polar research
• british antarctic survey polar research

Location

United Kingdom: UNITED KINGDOM

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

Total Quantity or Scope

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

CPV Codes

• 35513200 - Auxiliary research vessel
• 34513550 - Survey vessels
• 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
• 34521000 - Specialised boats

Indicators

• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cambridge:-Auxiliary-research-ves... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4D5M29678S GO Reference: GO-2021514-PRO-18248816