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    ContractsSupply and Delivery of Coastal and Offshore Autonomous Surface Vehicle for University of Limerick
    Closed contract

    Supply and Delivery of Coastal and Offshore Autonomous Surface Vehicle for University of Limerick

    Contract value
    €1.7m
    Closed 25 Aug 2026

    University of Limerick is seeking an autonomous surface vehicle over 6.5 metres long for marine research, surveying, and offshore wind assessment with advanced autonomous and remote operation capabilities.

    🇮🇪IrelandPublished 2 Oct 2026· 1 month agoviaTED
    Contract value
    €1.7m
    Closed 25 Aug 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 25 Aug 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.€1,656,000
      Euros
    • Tender closed
      25 Aug 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇮🇪Ireland

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 25 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    2 Oct 2026Today25 Aug 2026

    Brief

    University of Limerick seeks to procure a Coastal and Offshore Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) exceeding 6.5 metres in length overall. The vehicle will support marine science research, hydrographic surveys, geophysical surveys, offshore wind site assessments, and climate and habitat monitoring activities conducted by the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS). Required capabilities include: fully autonomous and remotely piloted operation suitable for coastal and offshore environments, advanced station-keeping functionality, an integrated moonpool system for subsea instrumentation deployment and recovery, a towing winch for towed-body operations, and over-the-horizon communications and control systems. The platform must be a long-endurance, uncrewed survey vessel capable of sustained operations in challenging marine conditions.

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    Publisher
    Publications Office of the European Union
    Licence
    EU 2011/833/EU + TED reuse notice
    Source
    ted.europa.eu
    Record ID
    678775-2026

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