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UKRI-5251 Wingtra One UAV

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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26 Sep 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, identified as UKRI-5251, relates to the acquisition of a Wingtra One UAV, designed for survey and mapping of ice fronts in hazardous areas. The procurement falls under the industry category of unmanned aerial vehicles, with delivery in the United Kingdom, and was completed using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. Key dates include the contract's signing on 24th September 2025 and its active period from 25th September 2025 to 1st November 2025. The procurement stage is complete, having moved through the entire cycle from initiation to award.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in UAV technology, particularly those with expertise in fixed-wing and VTOL capabilities for hazardous environments. Companies like Korec, a large supplier in the Huntingdon region, have successfully engaged with this tender, demonstrating the potential for similar enterprises to benefit. The process was handled through a streamlined, non-competitive procurement method, which may appeal to businesses that can swiftly offer specialised goods and leverage their technical strengths in public sector sales without the need for lengthy bidding processes.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5251 Wingtra One UAV

Notice Description

Purchase of a fixed-wing UAV with VTOL capability for survey and mapping of ice fronts in hazardous areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a34d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060190-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,947 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 1-6 months
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
Nerc prcurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

KOREC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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