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UKRI 5322 drivers of sediment loads from catchment to coast

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Oct 2025 at 08:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focused on a tender titled "UKRI 5322 drivers of sediment loads from catchment to coast." Situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI represents a central government public authority. The procurement falls under the environmental monitoring services category and covers activities from catchment to coast as part of the SeaSTAR-EO4NZ initiative. The contract has been awarded to Plymouth Marine Laboratory, a large-scale supplier located in Plymouth, United Kingdom. This direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition, reached completion with the contract signed on 8th October 2025. The project is set to run from 9th October 2025 until 31st March 2026.

Businesses in the field of environmental services and coastal management might find growth opportunities associated with this procurement. Although the contract has already been awarded, future similar tenders may provide openings for companies with expertise in environmental monitoring, particularly regarding sediment analysis and coastal processes. Firms specialising in the integration of scientific research with practical solutions to environmental challenges would be well-suited to participate in this domain. Additionally, those with robust capabilities to engage in direct procurement processes could benefit from collaborations with prominent institutions like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5322 drivers of sediment loads from catchment to coast

Notice Description

SeaSTAR-EO4NZ -- Potential drivers of sediment loads from catchment to coast (UK-NZ EO demonstrator)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068389-2025
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,998 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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