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    ContractsMarine Autonomous Systems Insurance
    Awarded contract

    Marine Autonomous Systems Insurance

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 30 Jul 2026

    Specialist marine insurance services needed for autonomous underwater vehicles and robotic systems operated by the National Oceanography Centre.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 30 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 30 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Financial Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • MA
      MARSH LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    30 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Sought: Specialist marine insurance services for the National Oceanography Centre's fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), autonomous gliders, robotic systems, and associated support equipment. The insurer will provide comprehensive coverage for these advanced marine assets during research operations, including protection against damage, loss, and liability risks. Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience insuring specialized marine technology, autonomous systems, and oceanographic research equipment. This is an opportunity to support cutting-edge marine science by providing essential risk management services.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In financial services, NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. MARSH LTD1× · 50%
    2. Radcliffe & Co (Life & Pensions) Limited1× · 50%

    Across financial services, the most active winners are ARTHUR J GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LTD, ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY, MARSH LTD — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06d7aa
    NO
    Buyer
    NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
    Sector
    Financial Services