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    ContractsUKRI-7441 Lidar Scanner for Autonomous Surface Vessel
    Awarded contract

    UKRI-7441 Lidar Scanner for Autonomous Surface Vessel

    Awarded
    £48.7k
    Published 23 Oct 2026

    Lidar laser scanner system procurement for integration with Exail DriX H8 autonomous surface vessel for scanning and mapping capabilities.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 23 Oct 2026· 3 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £48.7k
    Published 23 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £48,660
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • RU
      RIEGL UK LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 days ago.

    23 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Procurement opportunity for a laser scanner system (lidar) designed for integration with the Exail DriX H8 autonomous surface vessel (USV). The system should provide high-resolution scanning and mapping capabilities for autonomous navigation, environmental monitoring, and data collection applications. This is a specialized sensor integration project requiring compatibility with the DriX H8 platform's operational specifications and communication protocols.

    Track record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078ecd

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