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Royal Institute of Navigation - online lecture series / interference report

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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19 Nov 2025 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology involved a completed contract titled "Royal Institute of Navigation - online lecture series / interference report." This initiative falls under the services category in the navigation industry, located in the United Kingdom, specifically in London. The key aspects of this procurement include the production of an online lecture series on Position Navigation Timing in the 21st century and a report on Global Navigation Satellite Systems interference, set to be delivered between 29th September 2025 and 31st March 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined, focused approach to selecting a supplier.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in navigation services and related technologies to support innovative projects that enhance our understanding of Position Navigation Timing. Although the procurement was completed without an open competition, other businesses in the industry can consider similar future opportunities to collaborate with public authorities like the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology. Such projects can lead to strategic partnerships and the development of pioneering solutions that address navigation challenges, particularly in maritime contexts. Large-scale organisations with expertise in navigation systems would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to their capacity to deliver comprehensive, specialised insights and outputs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Institute of Navigation - online lecture series / interference report

Notice Description

Delivery of two projects: Production of a bespoke online lecture series on the topic of an introduction to Position Navigation Timing (PNT) in the 21st Century. Production of a maritime-focussed Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) interference report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e408
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075089-2025
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63724000 - Navigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,842 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sigcommercialapprovals@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF NAVIGATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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