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University of Plymouth Enterprise Awarded Contract to Support Royal Navy Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USV) Development

Awarded 14 Sep 2021

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Awarded14 Sep 2021

Value£101,667.00

SupplierUniversity of Plymouth Enterprise (Ltd)

AgencyMinistry of Defence

RegionSouth West

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 4y 7mo ago7mo term

Awarded 14 Sept 2021Expired 30 Mar 2022

About

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to University of Plymouth Enterprise (Ltd) for services to support Royal Navy uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) development.

The contract value is £101,667.

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