University Of Plymouth · Awarded contract
Awarded

Procurement of Unmanned Surface Vessel for Marine Research and Innovation

Awarded 20 May 2019

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Awarded20 May 2019
Value£296,310.00
SupplierAutonomous Surface Vehicles Ltd
AgencyUniversity Of Plymouth
RegionSouth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7y ago5mo term
Awarded 20 May 2019Expired 31 Oct 2019

About

University Of Plymouth awarded a contract to Autonomous Surface Vehicles Ltd for the procurement of one unmanned surface vessel (USV) to support collaborative research, development, and innovation activities with Devon-based SME companies.

The USV will serve as a platform for the university's expertise in marine sensing, survey, naval architecture, advanced materials, environmental assessment, marine physics, marine biology, navigation, and cyber security.

It will enable sea trials and validation activities for new products and services, with a defined interchangeable dry and wet payload, and autonomy ranging from full remote piloting to fully autonomous operation.

The USV will also be capable of forming part of an autonomous 'system of systems' with other unmanned systems.

This is a European Regional Funded project.

The contract value is AUD 296,310.

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