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UKRI-5035 KANG-GLC2 RV Skagerak for Mooring Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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07 Jul 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a contract titled "UKRI-5035 KANG-GLC2 RV Skagerak for Mooring Maintenance". This contract involves the chartering of a research vessel for mooring maintenance in Iceland and Greenland. The relevant industry category is ship chartering services, and the main procurement category is services. The process was implemented under a direct procurement method, indicating a below-threshold contract without competition, and the contract was awarded to the University of Gothenburg. The contract period is set between 11th August 2025 and 15th August 2025, with a possible extension until 31st August 2025. Interested parties could have accessed the contract details on the Find a Tender platform from the date of publication, 7th July 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services or research support activities and particularly those with expertise in ship chartering. Despite the direct award, understanding such requirements can position a business for future competitive opportunities, especially for companies operating within marine logistics or those looking to extend services around detailed maritime research operations. Large-scale organisations like the University of Gothenburg were suitable contenders for this project, but it also highlights potential growth areas for other businesses prepared to venture into similar future opportunities with UKRI or similar entities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5035 KANG-GLC2 RV Skagerak for Mooring Maintenance

Notice Description

Research Vessel Skagerak charter for mooring maintenance in Iceland and Greenland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037947-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63726400 - Ship chartering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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