UK SBS PR18168 Technical Partner for Marine Autonomous System

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National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is looking for a technical development partner to further develop their new generation of Marine Autonomous System (MAS) Platforms with a particular focus on new technology encompassing precise navigation, endurance and performance in extreme environments i.e. under ice and/or in excess of 5000m.

National Marine Facilities (NMF) is focused on transferring robust, reliable MAS platforms into the National Marine Equipment Pool (NMEP) in support of UKRI NERC science.

A preferred development partner would:

a) Bring particular expertise in underwater navigation and/or communications technology to the partnership.

b) Have a demonstrable track-record of partnering with research organisations to deliver development projects involving multiple MAS platforms.

c) Be prepared to commit resources to specific projects including at-sea trials.

d) Share analysis of trials performance and thence contribute to further system optimization e) Demonstrate how they would contribute towards the successful application for funding in particular Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) funding.

Additional information: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) is conducting a procurement exercise on behalf of National Oceanography Centre (NOC) for the provision of Technical Partner for Marine Autonomous System. If you wish to consider bidding for this requirement, please email your expression of interest to …@uksbs.co.uk citing tender SBS PR18168.

Please provide the name, email address and contact information for the nominated person in your company to register your interest in this requirement.