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Award of Contract for Uncrewed Surface and Surface Vessel Concept Demonstrators to Steller Systems Ltd

Awarded 01 Feb 2023

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Awarded01 Feb 2023

Value£964,800.00

SupplierSteller Systems Ltd

AgencyMinistry of Defence

RegionEast of England

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 2y 10mo ago11mo term

Awarded 1 Feb 2023Expired 31 Dec 2023

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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Steller Systems Ltd for the development of Uncrewed Surface and Surface Vessel Concept Demonstrators.

The contract, valued at £964,800, covers the design and demonstration of uncrewed surface vessel concepts.

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