Supply of Dummy AUV Training Aid to Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Dummy AUV Training Aid to Ministry of Defence
Awarded 20 Feb 2024
Awarded20 Feb 2024
Value£38,250.00
SupplierSeabot Maritime Limited
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionSouth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 2y 7mo ago1mo term
Awarded 20 Feb 2024Expired 31 Mar 2024
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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Seabot Maritime Limited for the supply of a dummy Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) training aid.
The dummy AUV replicates the passive surface characteristics of a real AUV, is positively buoyant but trimmable to local conditions, and includes a recovery method compatible with KM9 and KM11 Stinger launch and recovery systems via a nose rope and winch.
It is equipped with a light and dayglow paint for visibility.
The contract value was £38,250.
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