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UKRI 5321 Detection of phytoplankton communities and harmful algal blooms

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Oct 2025 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI 5321 Detection of phytoplankton communities and harmful algal blooms." This project falls under the industry category of services, specifically digital mapping services, with its implementation period running from 9 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, where Plymouth Marine Laboratory has been selected as the supplier. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the contract was signed on 8 October 2025.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity in the realm of environmental services, particularly for those specialising in digital mapping and remote sensing technologies. Companies within the marine sciences or digital mapping sectors, such as large enterprises with the capability to develop advanced hyperspectral reflectance algorithms, would find this tender particularly appealing. As the project involves detecting harmful algal blooms at aquaculture sites in New Zealand, businesses focused on ocean and coastal observations can leverage this contract to expand their operations internationally and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Title

UKRI 5321 Detection of phytoplankton communities and harmful algal blooms

Notice Description

PhytoHAB-EO4NZ -- Detection of phytoplankton communities and harmful algal blooms from next-generation hyperspectral reflectance algorithms for New Zealand aquaculture sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068388-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71354100 - Digital mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,806 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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

PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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