Published date: 17 August 2021
This notice was replaced on 17 August 2021
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Early engagement (published 17 August 2021, last edited 18 August 2021)
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Unmanned underwater vehicles - 35512400
Location of contract
South East
Procurement reference
tender_283337/989468
Published date
17 August 2021
Closing date
24 September 2021
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Royal Navy is interested in progressing its use in uncrewed surface and underwater vehicles which have a unique propulsion system and/or design based on physical animal behaviours. Evolutionary biomechanics move away from using a traditional thruster, to those inspired by the flapping fins of swimming animals such as rays, penguins and turtles. Examples of this may include, but not be limited to how a dolphin manoeuvres underwater, or how a sea snake swims on the surface.
This Request for Further Information (RFI) therefore aims to understand the technology that already exists in the commercial sector as a view for potential future investment.
About the buyer
Contact name
Rosemary Wright
Address
Whale Island
Portsmouth
PO2 8BY
England
Share this notice
All content is available under the
