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Uncrewed Ocean Surface Vehicle (USV)

Uncrewed Ocean Surface Vehicle (USV) is a UK public sector tender from Cardiff University (Wales), with an estimated value of £100,000 (excluding VAT). The closing date is .

Uncrewed Ocean Surface Vehicle (USV). Source: Find a Tender and Contracts Finder
BuyerCardiff University (Cardiff)
Published
Closing date, 12:00 UK time
Estimated value£100,000 (excluding VAT)
CPV code38290000 — Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
34513550 — Survey vessels
CPV categoryLaboratory, optical and precision equipment
Contract typeGoods
ProcedureBelow threshold - open competition
RegionWales
Location—
Marked suitable forSMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises)
SourceFind a Tender, notice 093684-2026

Read the full notice and documents on Find a Tender

Summary from the notice

The School of Physical, Chemical and Environmental Sciences (PACES) seeks to procure a modern uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) to support teaching, research and innovation in marine science, hydrographic surveying and marine robotics. The platform will significantly enhance practical field teaching…

Official summary as published on Find a Tender (shortened).

How this procurement works

This is a below-threshold procurement: a lower-value contract that buyers can run with a simpler process. These are often a good fit for small businesses.

Who can bid

The buyer marked this tender as suitable for SMEs. That is a signal the buyer expects smaller organisations to be able to bid, but you still need to meet the requirements in the notice.

Closing date

5 days left: the deadline for tenders is , 12:00 UK time (as of ). Late submissions are normally rejected; check the notice for the exact time and how to submit.

Next steps

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  2. Open the official notice, follow the link to the buyer's tender portal and download the documents.
  3. Check that you meet the selection criteria (experience, insurance, finances) and send clarification questions early.
  4. Prepare your response, including any social value questions, and submit before the closing date.

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