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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: Cost & Capability of Low-Cost Remotely Operated Uncrewed Surface Vehicle
2. Awarding Authority:
Ministry of Defence
WHALE ISLAND

PORTSMOUTH
England
PO2 8BY
Contact:
Email: NAVYCOMRCL-RFI@mod.gov.uk
Phone:
URL:
3. Notice Type: PreProcurement
4. Contract Type:
5. Description: The Royal Navy is keen to understand the industry options available for the conversion of a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), or similar vessel, into a remotely operated uncrewed surface vehicle (USV), to be used as a mobile target in various Naval exercises.
Acknowledging the global proliferation of these systems, the goal is to assess the specifications of low-cost options (c. sub £60,000), to further expedite Royal Navy trials and experimentation.
6. CPV Codes:
34520000 – Boats
7. NUTS Codes: UKJ31
8. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: South East
9. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
tender_527742/1569115
10. Estimated Value of Requirement: Not Provided
11. Start Date:
12. End Date:
13. Closing Date:
14. Other Information:
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