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GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4767 BAS - Sea Ice-tethered autonomous buoys - PRESCIENT programme

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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07 Mar 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the supply of two Sea Ice-tethered autonomous buoys under the PRESCIENT programme, specific to the East of England region. The contract, valued at £99,856, was awarded to Bruncin d.o.o. The buoys will be equipped with sensors for temperature, salinity, ice mass balance, and cameras, including necessary enclosures, batteries, electronics, satellite communication, and software upgrades, to support the British Antarctic Survey. This procurement process followed a negotiated procedure without prior publication as per the Public Contract Regulations. The contract period commenced on 20th February 2025 and will conclude on 26th March 2025.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of maritime and scientific research equipment. Suppliers with capabilities in high-tech sensors and autonomous buoy technology, particularly those able to meet the bespoke requirements of scientific expeditions, are well-positioned to leverage similar projects. Large enterprises with a proven track record of delivering specialised equipment for harsh environments would benefit greatly from participating in such procurement processes, fostering innovation and expanding their market presence in the scientific research sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4767 BAS - Sea Ice-tethered autonomous buoys - PRESCIENT programme

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for 2 x Sea Ice-tethered buoys: - Sensors: Temperature, Salinity, Ice Mass Balance and camera. Includes all enclosures/hull, batteries, electronics, satellite communication, and software upgrades for the British Antarctic Survey. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42ebefa8-94b8-4e14-877c-c42d7e409026
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b2a01a-615b-4708-9c10-54aa27d6b7aa
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34515100 - Marker buoys

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,856 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,856 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUNCIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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