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CSP25722 - Titanium USBL transponder

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Dec 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CSP25722 - Titanium USBL transponder" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, classified under central government public authority, with operations based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender was categorised under navigational and meteorological instruments, addressing a specific procurement need for these goods due to a lack of competition and technical reasons, resulting in a direct procurement method. This contract, which was initiated as a tender on 19th December 2025, has surpassed the awarding stage and is now completed with an active status. The contractual period spans from 19th to 25th December 2025, involving Sonardyne International Ltd as the supplier.

This tender highlights a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the design and manufacturing of specialised navigational equipment, particularly those capable of delivering unique technical solutions where competition is limited. Companies with expertise in high-tech maritime and navigational instrumentation could find similar opportunities for growth, especially if they possess specialized knowledge or innovative technologies. Such businesses, especially those able to engage with governmental bodies and fulfil niche requirements, would be well-placed to compete in similar procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Title

CSP25722 - Titanium USBL transponder

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for replacement titanium USBL transponder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05faa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085016-2025
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

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,774 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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, coreservices@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

SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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