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UKRI-5138 Certification and Modification of USV

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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13 Aug 2025 at 14:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is managing the procurement process for the "UKRI-5138 Certification and Modification of USV". This contract focuses on services, specifically the modification and certification of an uncrewed surface vessel. The procurement method was direct, with a rationale based on technical reasoning, and the award was granted directly to a supplier owning the intellectual property rights to the platform's architecture. Key dates to note include the contract period from 26th August 2025 to 31st October 2025, with potential extensions available, and a milestone signature due by 25th August 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in vessel repair services, particularly those equipped to handle technical requirements and modifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in the maritime services sector with capabilities in vessel technology and certification processes may find this tender advantageous. The emphasis on intellectual property and technical expertise highlights the need for businesses with specialised skills and proprietary technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5138 Certification and Modification of USV

Notice Description

Modifications to an uncrewed surface vessel and subsequent certification.

Procurement Information

Competition absent due to technical reasoning. Supplier also owns the IPR to the platforms architecture.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05873c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048486-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50241100 - Vessel repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,369 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Commercial
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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