Stale Pre-tender

RFI0017 ANIMAL BIOMECHANICS

Details

Buyer: Ministry of Defence
Topic: Military research and technology
Published: 9 May 2022
Submission: 7 June 2022
Source: uk:contracts_finder

Tender description

The Royal Navy is progressing its use in uncrewed and autonomous surface and submersible vehicles. NavyX, the experimental arm of the Royal Navy is interested in exploring novel systems and designs. Concepts that maybe based on physical animal biomechanics or behaviours that give an advantage through being more agile, efficient, or stealthy, possibly through having a reduced signature. Evolutionary biomechanics move away from using traditional thrusters, to those inspired by the flapping fins of swimming animals such as fish or penguins. Examples of this may include the unique dual-mode pulse jet and fin movement of squid, how fish form and manoeuvre as a shoal, or how jellyfish move through water with greater efficiency. Please see the attached pdf for full information including how to respond to the RFI.

Timeline

Completed: Pre-tender published9 May 2022
Current notice

About the buyer

Ministry of Defence is a public sector buyer in United Kingdom publishing tenders and awards on Stotles. Explore their procurement activity and find more opportunities like this one.

Relevant CPV codes

73410000 · Military research and technology
73424000 · Development of warships

Decision makers

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Head of Procurement	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@ministry-of-defence.gov
Commercial Director	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@ministry-of-defence.gov
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Category Lead	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@ministry-of-defence.gov
Senior Buyer	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@ministry-of-defence.gov
Contracts Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@ministry-of-defence.gov