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Arctic-Grade Autonomous Marine Vehicle Fabrication

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Response Deadline02/02/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the fabrication of autonomous underwater vehicles and surface vehicles designed for UKRI Arctic research projects. The scope of work focuses on the engineering and construction of hulls and propulsion systems specifically hardened to withstand extreme cold, high-pressure polar environments, and ice interaction. To ensure durability in sub-zero conditions, the project requires the use of specialized materials to deliver fully assembled and tested autonomous marine vehicles to prime contractors. The opportunity is managed by UK Research and Innovation under NAICS code 336999. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of February 2, 2027. This technical engagement is centered on accelerating innovation in ocean autonomy for the Arctic frontier.

General Info

Agency

UK Research and Innovation

NAICS

336999 - All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 207050.

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Arctic frontier: accelerating innovation in ocean autonomy

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Timeline

PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineFeb 2

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02/02/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 3 months

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation

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Fabricates autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and surface vehicles (ASVs) for prime contractors on UKRI Arctic research projects. Engineers and builds hulls and propulsion systems hardened for extreme cold, ice-interaction, and high-pressure polar environments. Utilizes specialized materials for sub-zero durability. Delivers fully assembled and tested autonomous marine vehicles.

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