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UKRI-5335 Soundnine Oceanographic Instruments

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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28 Oct 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-5335 Soundnine Oceanographic Instruments" under the award and contract stages. This opportunity, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, executed without competition. The process reached its current status on 28 October 2025, with the contract period running from 14 October 2025 to 1 February 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in oceanographic instruments and technologies. Given the technical nature and specific industry requirements, enterprises with expertise in manufacturing or supplying hydrological and oceanographic devices, especially those capable of providing OEM and inductive modem components, would find this contract beneficial for growth. Larger companies with the capacity to meet the central government’s needs without requiring open competition may particularly benefit from similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5335 Soundnine Oceanographic Instruments

Notice Description

OEM Ultimodem, RS-232 2 XT Li - temperature & tilt sensor Underwater Ultimodem inductive modem Plastic Cylindrical Housing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d59e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069114-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,888 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 1 Feb 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
NERC Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

SWALE TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A SWALE OCEANOGRAPHIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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