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UKRI-5607 BAS - Sea ice mooring buoy USV

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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26 Jan 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a sea ice mooring buoy USV to the British Antarctic Survey. The contract, identified as UKRI-5607, followed a direct procurement method without competition due to its classification as below threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £52,600, began on 16th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th March 2026. The procurement falls within the 'goods' category, specifically involving survey vessels, with delivery scheduled to the East of England region, UKH12, in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses engaged in specialised maritime equipment supply, particularly those focusing on survey vessels. Companies, especially SMEs, with expertise in designing and manufacturing marine survey technologies could find similar future contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolio within governmental projects. With the contract awarded to Pulsar Laboratories d.o.o, a SME based in Zagreb, Croatia, it highlights opportunities for internationally based suppliers to compete within the UK market, fostering business growth through involvement in significant scientific and research undertakings like those led by UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5607 BAS - Sea ice mooring buoy USV

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of a sea ice mooring buoy USV to the British Antarctic Survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006694-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34513550 - Survey vessels

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
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 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

PULSAR LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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