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CEFAS26-115 ITT for a Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE(buyer)

Published
Published 22 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 16 November 2026 (4 days left)

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Overview

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is seeking one small autonomous underwater vehicle fitted with biogeochemical sensors (temperature, conductivity, oxygen, chlorophyll-a fluorescence, optical backscatter/turbidity) to supplement its water quality monitoring. The vehicle must be hand-deployable by one person, weigh no more than 20 kg, operate to 250 m depth with at least 5 hours' endurance, and be delivered to Cefas Lowestoft in the week commencing 15 March 2027. The invitation to tender is open with an estimated value of 100,000 GBP and a submission deadline of 16 November 2026.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£100,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
22 October 2026
Questions by
10 November 2026
Deadline
16 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Unmanned underwater vehicles

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4

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CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE in the last 12 months

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  1. Contract Notice

    22 October 2026

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