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PS25231 - GOTT - BAS002 - Europe

DSIT

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06 Oct 2025 at 07:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, undertaken by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), was focused on commercialising snowfall sensor technology for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) within the European water industry. This process, identified by the title "PS25231 - GOTT - BAS002 - Europe," falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services, with a contract period from 6th October 2025 to 5th December 2025. The procurement was conducted via a selective method using a mini-competition under the GOTT - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The award notice, which signifies the completion of the procurement stage, was published on 6th October 2025. The geographic scope covers various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the rest of the world, highlighting a broad market and cooperative potential across multiple regions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the water industry, sensor technology, or related research and development sectors. With a clear focus on finding manufacturing and distribution partners, businesses equipped to engage in licensing or similar commercialisation projects stand to benefit significantly. Venturebright Limited, an SME supplier based in London, secured the active contract for this initiative. Businesses with expertise in innovation, technology transfer, and European market operations would find this type of procurement particularly suited to their capabilities and strategic goals, offering a potential pathway to expand market reach and establish valuable industry partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25231 - GOTT - BAS002 - Europe

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GOTT - DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The Government Office for Technology Transfer ("GOTT") is looking for a supplier to research and approach potential manufacturing/ distribution partners in the European water industry, for the British Antarctic Survey ("BAS") to commercialise their snowfall sensor technology with. This commercialisation objective may be achieved through a licence or similar arrangement from BAS for their technology, as per the specification below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa35c1ed-2214-4b9b-a946-f322179081f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d3009a-f65d-4364-8e85-642242bf3435
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

VENTUREBRIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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