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Trinity House: STA1488 - University of Essex - Representation of GLA AtoN in AI Systems

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Notice Summary
Title: STA1488 - University of Essex - Representation of GLA AtoN in AI Systems
Notice type: UK7: Contract details notice
Authority: Trinity House
Nature of contract: Not applicable
Procedure: Below threshold
Short Description: As the adoption of the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) technology continues to grow, it is crucial to ensure the seamless interaction between MASS and the existing maritime infrastructure. Therefore, it is essential to ascertain whether machine vision systems, integral to the autonomy of MASS, perceive AtoN accurately enough to guarantee safe and efficient operations. GRAD in collaboration with the University of Essex (UoE), recently completed a research project, which demonstrated the feasibility of using machine vision systems for detecting and classifying AtoNs, with high accuracy.
Published: 03/07/2025 10:46
UK7: Contract details notice Published 03/07/2025

STA1488 - University of Essex - Representation of GLA AtoN in AI Systems


Contracting Authorities





Contracting authority:

TRINITY HOUSE


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PXWM-8968-LPJY


Address:


TRINITY HOUSE, TOWER HILL, LONDON
LONDON
EC3N 4DH
UK


Contact name:

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST


Email:

etender@trinityhouse.co.uk


Telephone:

01255245000


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

MINISTRY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Below threshold - limited competition







Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

STA1488 - University of Essex - Representation of GLA AtoN in AI Systems


Reference number:

Not provided



Description:

As the adoption of the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) technology continues to grow, it is crucial to ensure the seamless interaction between MASS and the existing maritime infrastructure. Therefore, it is essential to ascertain whether machine vision systems, integral to the autonomy of MASS, perceive AtoN accurately enough to guarantee safe and efficient operations. GRAD in collaboration with the University of Essex (UoE), recently completed a research project, which demonstrated the feasibility of using machine vision systems for detecting and classifying AtoNs, with high accuracy.
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Contract value:

Not provided



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Not provided


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 35,796.33 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

Yes


Award decision date:

Not provided


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

28/05/2025


Contract dates (estimated):

29/05/2025 to 28/02/2026


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


30211400 - Computer configurations.

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services.



Delivery regions:


Not provided



Supplier




Supplier:

University of Essex


Companies House:

RC000652


Address:


WIVENHOE PARK, WIVENHOE, COLCHESTER
COLCHESTER
CO4 3SQ
UK


Email:

marcia.klincke@essex.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No





Key performance indicators:


Not provided


Associated documents:


Not provided




Other organisations


Not provided