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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 to purchase an autonomous surface vehicle over 6.5 metres long for marine research, surveying, and offshore wind site assessment operations.

    🇮🇪IrelandPublished 3 Aug 2026· 2 months 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
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇮🇪Ireland

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 25 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    3 Aug 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 vessel will support the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS) in conducting marine science research, hydrographic and geophysical surveys, offshore wind site assessments, and climate and habitat monitoring. The ASV must be capable of long-endurance operations, fully autonomous navigation, and remote pilot control in coastal and offshore environments. Key requirements include precise station-keeping capabilities, an integrated moonpool for safe deployment and recovery of subsea instruments, a towing winch for towed equipment operations, and over-the-horizon communications systems. Qualified suppliers should demonstrate experience in designing and building advanced uncrewed survey vessels with proven offshore operational capabilities.

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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
    533780-2026

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