RFI0013 - Animal Biomechanics and Behaviours

A Pre-Procurement Notice
by MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Future Contract ()
Duration
not specified
Value
___
Sector
DEFENCE
Published
17 Aug 2021
Delivery
01 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2001
Deadline
24 Sep 2021 23:59

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The Royal Navy is interested in progressing its use in uncrewed surface and underwater vehicles which have a unique propulsion system and/or design based on physical animal behaviours. Evolutionary biomechanics move away from using a traditional thruster, to those inspired by the flapping fins of swimming animals such as rays, penguins and turtles. Examples of this may include, but not be limited to how a dolphin manoeuvres underwater, or how a sea snake swims on the surface. This Request for Further Information (RFI) therefore aims to understand the technology that already exists in the commercial sector as a view for potential future investment.

CPV Codes

  • 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

n/a RFI0013 - Animal_Biomechanics and Behaviours.pdf

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