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GSS25265 - Zooplankton Analysis

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 May 2025 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GSS25265 - Zooplankton Analysis" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement aimed at acquiring services for detailed zooplankton analysis of net-caught samples from the Arctic region of the North Atlantic. This contract follows a direct procurement method without competition, as specified under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, due to the lack of competition for technical reasons. The award was made to PLANKTON ID-OLOGY LTD, a small to medium enterprise (SME) situated in Torpoint. The tender process involved the award and contract stages, with the contract period running from 1st May 2025 to 30th June 2025, carrying a value of £14,400.

This procurement presents a tailored opportunity for specialist SMEs in the field of zooplankton analysis and similar niche scientific services, offering them a chance to engage with central government projects and showcase technical expertise in a highly specialised area. With UK Research and Innovation as the contracting authority, businesses experienced in oceanographic analysis and environmental consultancy could leverage future opportunities for partnership and collaborative projects. Such contracts are beneficial for expanding service portfolios and accessing funding in the research sector, highlighting the importance of strategic alignment with technical demands and niche market capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25265 - Zooplankton Analysis

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. UKRI require detailed zooplankton analysis of net-caught samples from Arctic region of North Atlantic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018699-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PLANKTON ID-OLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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