University of Plymouth · Awarded contract
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Installation and Management of Underwater Acoustic Communications and Navigation Network for University of Plymouth

Awarded 27 Feb 2023

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Awarded27 Feb 2023
Value£750,000.00
SupplierSonardyne International Limited
AgencyUniversity of Plymouth
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTelecommunications
Ended 3y 1mo ago7mo term
Awarded 27 Feb 2023Expired 29 Sept 2023

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University of Plymouth awarded a contract to Sonardyne International Limited for the installation, operation, and management of an underwater acoustic communications and navigation network as part of the Smart Sound Connect Subsurface (SSCS) project.

The network will link to existing surface assets to create the UK's first multi-domain connected offshore environment, supporting testing, trialling, prototyping, and commercialisation of marine and maritime technologies across sectors including offshore energy, aquaculture, defence, and advanced engineering.

The contract value is AUD 750,000.

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