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UKRI-5534 Air Deployable Float Profilers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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08 Jan 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "UKRI-5534 Air Deployable Float Profilers" is managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, now at the Award stage, is part of the 'goods' category, specifically involving surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances. This direct procurement process, conducted below the threshold without competition, resulted in an award to MRV Systems LLC. The contract spans from 12 December 2025 to 22 January 2026, with the agreement being signed on 9 December 2025, and holds a total gross value of USD 52,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of specialised oceanographic equipment. Companies with the capability to provide sophisticated air-deployable profiling solutions would find themselves well-suited to such contracts. The absence of competition offers a streamlined procurement path, advantageous for businesses capable of fulfilling niche, high-specification demands like those required by governmental research entities. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those already operating in the realm of marine and environmental instrumentation, would gain growth leverage by securing such governmental contracts, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5534 Air Deployable Float Profilers

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supply of float profilers that can be deployed by air.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060220
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001569-2026
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
£52,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 22 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@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

MRV SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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