# Autonomous Surface Vehicle for British Antarctic Survey Polar research

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UK Research and Innovation](/buyers/uk-research-innovation/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £1,250,000
- Published: 14 May 2021
- Planned start: 5 July 2021
- Planned end: 28 February 2022
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 399fb904-1a59-401c-866e-83362fe45df3-436456
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0dfec89-8bc8-4b6e-bbef-93dad7776e77

## Description

Autonomous Surface Vessel \(ASV\) for polar scientific research for deployment from the RRS Sir David Attenborough\. A high-specification ASV as an observational force multiplier to work alongside and reside on the RRS Sir David Attenborough \(SDA\), thus enhancing the observational capability of the UK's new polar research vessel\. The ASV would also enable an extension of SDA's scientific capability into shallow waters and areas \(e\.g\. near calving ice shelves\) where SDA cannot operate efficiently or safely\. Procurement to include the ASV, transport, launch and recovery equipment, sensors, maintenance kit and operator training

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399fb904-1a59-401c-866e-83362fe45df3-436456)