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Get the weekly alertA11 Autonomous/Remote Multibeam Boat
Contracting Authority
Irish Defence ForcesSee all Irish Defence Forces contract awards
Sector
Deadline
9 October 2026
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Estimated Value
€290k
Value Range
100k-500k
Procedure
Restricted Procedure
Procurement Type
Not specified
Published
2026-09-07
Resource ID
614159-2026
CPV Classification
Common Procurement Vocabulary: the EU codes that classify what this contract is for.
- 34500000Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34520000Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34521000Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Summary
The Irish Defence Forces are procuring an autonomous or remote-controlled multibeam boat for maritime operations. This specialized vessel is designed for hydrographic surveying, coastal reconnaissance, or naval intelligence gathering, operating without onboard crew.
The equipment will support defence and security operations across Irish territorial waters.
Keywords
A11 Autonomous/Remote Multibeam Boat
| Buyer & Benchmark | Irish Defence Forces · CPV 34 median award €221,000 (IQR €101,626 to €460,000, n=461) · Median 2 bids |
| Notice Profile | Sector: Defence · Deadline: 2026-10-09 |
| Pre-Qualification & CRO | Suppliers must be established manufacturers or integrators of autonomous marine vessels with demonstrated expertise in multibeam sonar systems. Evidence of minimum 3 years' experie... |
| Buyer Spend & History | All Irish Defence Forces contract awards -> · Browse >EUR 20k supplier payment register -> |
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