Award of Seaglider to Kongsberg Underwater Technology for UKRI
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Seaglider to Kongsberg Underwater Technology for UKRI
Awarded 15 Jan 2019
Awarded15 Jan 2019
Value£145,360.15
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7y 1mo ago9mo term
Awarded 15 Jan 2019Expired 29 Sept 2019
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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Kongsberg Underwater Technology Inc for the supply of a Seaglider, a type of autonomous underwater vehicle.
The procurement was conducted as a single-source action, and the equipment will be delivered to the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.
The contract value is £145,360.15.
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