Manufacture of Steel Interface Frame for AUV System by Southampton Marine Services
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract
AwardedManufacture of Steel Interface Frame for AUV System by Southampton Marine Services
Awarded 14 Jun 2020
Awarded14 Jun 2020
Value£28,918.04
AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RegionSouth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 6y 3mo ago2mo term
Awarded 14 June 2020Expired 13 Aug 2020
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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Southampton Marine Services Limited for the manufacturing of a steel interface frame to mount a containerised autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system onto the aft deck of a chartered vessel.
The frame was designed to withstand static and dynamic forces from vessel motions and AUV launch and recovery operations, and to be portable, crane-liftable, and secured via standard container fittings.
The contract value was AUD 28,918.04.
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