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Arctic Research Vessel Charter and Field Support

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

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The Arctic Research Vessel Charter and Field Support subcontract, issued by UK Research and Innovation, focuses on the transport, deployment, and recovery of autonomous systems for prime contractors involved in Arctic research projects. The scope of work requires the provision of ice-class vessels and specialized crews capable of polar navigation and equipment handling within ice-covered waters, while also managing comprehensive field logistics for research teams to ensure the successful recovery of research assets. This opportunity was posted on November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of February 2, 2027. Operating under NAICS code 488190, the contract is designed to support innovation in ocean autonomy within the Arctic frontier.

General Info

UKRI subcontract for ice-class vessel charter and logistics supporting Arctic autonomous systems research.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation

NAICS

488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 207050.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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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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Response Deadline

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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Performs transport, deployment, and recovery of autonomous systems for prime contractors on UKRI Arctic research projects. Provides ice-class vessels and specialized crews for polar navigation and equipment handling in ice-covered waters. Manages field logistics for research teams. Delivers successful deployment and recovery of research assets.

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