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
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 065038-2025
About the buyer
Cardiff UniversityLast 12 months
Procurements
91Awards
71Suppliers it has used most for laboratory equipment
- Analytik Ltd1 contract
- Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited1 contract
- Life Technologies Ltd1 contract
- Pacific Biosciences of California1 contract
- Planet Ocean Limited1 contract
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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.