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    ContractsMicrostructure-Equipped Underwater Glider Procurement
    Awarded contract

    Microstructure-Equipped Underwater Glider Procurement

    Awarded
    $424.6k
    Published 22 Sept 2026

    UKRI seeks to purchase a microstructure-equipped underwater glider for scientific research and environmental data collection.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 22 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    $424.6k
    Published 22 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      $424,640
      USD
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • TI
      Teledyne Instruments Inc. d/b/a Teledyne Webb Research
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 month ago.

    22 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    UKRI is seeking to procure an advanced underwater glider equipped with microstructure sensors and measurement capabilities for scientific research applications. This autonomous or remotely operated vehicle should be capable of collecting detailed oceanographic and environmental data through integrated microstructure instruments. The glider will support marine science research initiatives, potentially including studies of water properties, biological activity, or environmental monitoring. Prospective suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate technical specifications, payload capacity, operational range, data collection accuracy, and relevant experience with similar oceanographic equipment deployments.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In transport logistics, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. RS Aqua Ltd1× · 25%
    2. Teledyne Instruments Inc. d/b/a Teledyne Webb Research1× · 25%
    3. ERB Gas Solutions Ltd1× · 25%
    4. OSIL LTD1× · 25%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-077713

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