Call-for-Tenders under accelerated open procedure for the supply, delivery commissioning and calibration of 3 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

University College Cork is seeking to procure 3 micro­sized Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)

Call-for-Tenders under accelerated open procedure for the supply, delivery commissioning and calibration of 3 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

University College Cork

## Summary University College Cork is procuring the supply, delivery, commissioning, and calibration of three Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) via an accelerated open procedure. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering specialized marine technology and associated technical support services.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of three Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. - Physical delivery of the equipment to the specified location. - On-site commissioning to ensure operational readiness. - Calibration services to meet performance specifications.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to any economic operator meeting EU procurement rules. - Qualifications: Demonstrated capability in marine technology supply and integration. - Experience: Proven track record in delivering and calibrating AUVs or similar subsea assets is essential. - Technical Compliance: Ability to meet specific technical parameters for the AUVs (details likely in the full tender documents).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €245,000.00 - Submission Deadline: Wed Aug 13 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the specified e-procurement portal (typically Find a Tender Service or UCC’s specific portal). - Languages: English. - Key Documents: Technical proposal detailing the AUV specifications, commissioning plan, and calibration methodology; Commercial offer with pricing breakdown; Proof of eligibility and financial standing.

## Bid Considerations - Technical Complexity: Success requires specialized knowledge in underwater robotics, commissioning, and calibration, not just standard hardware supply. - Timeline Pressure: The accelerated procedure offers a short window (approx. 3 weeks from publication to deadline), requiring rapid resource allocation. - Market Fit: Ideal for niche marine tech firms with existing AUV inventory or strong OEM partnerships. - Risk: High technical risk if the proposed AUVs do not meet UCC’s specific scientific or operational requirements during commissioning.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

University College Cork has 37 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 8 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 132 contract(s) worth around €360,546,151.

Recent awarded suppliers include Murnane & O'Shea Ltd + rest of framework, Summerhill Construction, University College Cork (UCC), Firecrest Safety Systems Ltd, Emerald Fire technology Ltd.