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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: RFI0017 ANIMAL BIOMECHANICS
2. Awarding Authority:
Ministry of Defence
NCHQ, Leach Building, Whale Island

Portsmouth
England
PO2 8BY
Contact:
Email: NAVYCOMRCL-MEPG@mod.gov.uk
Phone:
URL:
3. Contract Type:
4. Description: The Royal Navy is progressing its use in uncrewed and autonomous surface and submersible vehicles. NavyX, the experimental arm of the Royal Navy is interested in exploring novel systems and designs. Concepts that maybe based on physical animal biomechanics or behaviours that give an advantage through being more agile, efficient, or stealthy, possibly through having a reduced signature. Evolutionary biomechanics move away from using traditional thrusters, to those inspired by the flapping fins of swimming animals such as fish or penguins. Examples of this may include the unique dual-mode pulse jet and fin movement of squid, how fish form and manoeuvre as a shoal, or how jellyfish move through water with greater efficiency.

Please see the attached pdf for full information including how to respond to the RFI.
5. CPV Codes:
73424000 – Development of warships
73410000 – Military research and technology
6. NUTS Codes: UKJ31
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: Any region
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
tender_305964/1069030
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: Not Provided
10. Start Date:
11. End Date:
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