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PS25319- Seismic and hydroacoustic data processing

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Nov 2025 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, involves the contract PS25319 for seismic and hydroacoustic data processing services in support of the IODP3 GLACE-NS Expedition. This procedure is part of the "services" industry category and occurred in the South West England (UKK14) region, with distinct involvement from the procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon. Recently completed, this procurement was executed using a 'direct' method without competition due to the absence of reasonable alternatives, as clarified by the legal basis following the UK Public General Act 2023. The contract was signed on 17th November 2025 and covers the period from 18th November to 17th December 2025, valued at €32,573.72 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in geoscience and data processing technologies, to engage in high-value projects with central government authorities. As the project required expertise in seismic and hydroacoustic data, businesses well-versed in research and development services, especially those capable of offering niche consultancy solutions, stood to compete successfully. This contract underscores the demand for innovative and specialized services, opening the door for businesses positioned strategically within the research consultancy sector to grow their portfolio and enhance their visibility in international collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25319- Seismic and hydroacoustic data processing

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those good, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Seismic and hydroacoustic data processing in support of IODP3 GLACE-NS Expedition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e355
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074777-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,144 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 17 Dec 2025 30 days
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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCE AARHUS UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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