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AwardedAwarded 3 October 2025

Autonomous Underwater Research Vehicles

Cardiff University · Education

In brief

Cardiff University awarded laboratory equipment work to Planet Ocean Limited on 3 October 2025.

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What the notice says

This project proposes to enhance UK capabilities for polar sea-bed survey, specifically filling an important gap in assets currently occupied by costly infrastructure and resource-heavy robotic systems.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Planet Ocean Limited (SME)£605,095
6 October 2025 to 31 December 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 065038-2025

About the buyer

Cardiff UniversityLast 12 months

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From notice 065038-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 14 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.