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Research Vessel Charter - Antarctic

Awarded to Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale - OGS

University of Plymouth(buyer)

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Published 18 September 2026

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Overview

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for specialist Antarctic research vessel charter services to support two scientific expeditions for the Antarctic Canyon Experiment (ACE) in the Ross Sea, Antarctica. The required scope includes a polar icebreaking vessel and crew, onboard scientific laboratories, hydrographic surveying, seabed mapping, sediment sampling, and technical support for deploying and recovering oceanographic equipment. The contract has been awarded to Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale - OGS for a value of EUR 542,000.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
SME suitable
Yes
Published
18 September 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
€542,000
Award date
15 September 2026
Contract period
1 October 2026 → 30 November 2027
Winner
  • Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale - OGS

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    18 September 2026

  2. Contract

    18 September 2026

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