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CSP25526 - Mooring cable

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Jan 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation for the supply of mooring cables has culminated in the award of a contract to Hydro Group Ltd. This process, specified under procurement ID CSP25526, falls under the industry category of goods, with a focus on underwater cables. It was conducted as a limited competition, below-threshold procurement following UK government guidelines. The procurement location is Swindon, United Kingdom, and pertains to the central government. The contract became active on 28 October 2025 and is anticipated to conclude by 1 February 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the supply of maritime and underwater equipment, notably SMEs, to engage in government procurement processes. By participating in such contracts, businesses can strengthen their portfolio and expand their presence in the public sector market. Companies specialising in marine technology and capable of providing high-quality solutions would be well-positioned to compete successfully in future procurements by UK Research and Innovation or other government bodies. The focus on limited competition also encourages eligible suppliers with niche specialities to establish beneficial relationships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

CSP25526 - Mooring cable

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION - This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for the supply of Mooring cable for turbulence instruments beneath the ice shelf *****

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060433
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002480-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31321400 - Underwater cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,756 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 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

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

HYDRO GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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