Award

BAS - High Frequency Survey Scatterometer (GHFSS)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 10:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) recently completed the procurement process for the provision of a High Frequency Survey Scatterometer (GHFSS) intended for use by The British Antarctic Survey. This procurement, identified by tender ID UKRI-5606, falls under the 'goods' category and is directly relevant to the 'Radar sets' industry classification. UKRI, a public authority central government entity based in Swindon, Wiltshire, employed a limited procurement method, characterised by below-threshold, limited competition. The final contract was awarded to Ocean Physics Europe SAS, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Saint Renan, France. The contract became active on 3rd February 2026 and is slated to conclude by 26th March 2026, with a gross value of GBP 87,229.30.

This contract provides a noteworthy opportunity for SMEs specialising in radar technology and surveying instruments to engage with a significant government authority, notably in the advancement of their global reach and portfolio. The engagement of a foreign SME like Ocean Physics Europe SAS highlights the opportunity for businesses with niche expertise in high-technology goods to attract government contracts even in diverse and international procurement settings. Enterprises with capabilities in the production and supply of advanced scientific equipment, particularly within the European or UK markets, would find this type of procurement process ripe for business development and expansion in the competitive landscape of public sector contracts.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - High Frequency Survey Scatterometer (GHFSS)

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of High Frequency Survey Scatterometer (GHFSS) to The British Antarctic Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008798-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34932000 - Radar sets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,691 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 1-6 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

OCEAN PHYSICS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0613de-2026-02-02T10:10:31Z",
    "date": "2026-02-02T10:10:31Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0613de",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG",
            "name": "UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PDQJ-7126-JDHG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House",
                "locality": "Swindon, Wiltshire",
                "postalCode": "SN2 1FL",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "nercprocurement@ukri.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.ukri.org/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-173218",
            "name": "Ocean Physics Europe SAS",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "8 Place du Vieux Marche",
                "locality": "SAINT RENAN",
                "postalCode": "29290",
                "country": "FR",
                "countryName": "France",
                "region": "FR"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "oceanphysicseurope@gmail.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG",
        "name": "UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "UKRI-5606",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "BAS - High Frequency Survey Scatterometer (GHFSS)",
        "description": "UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of High Frequency Survey Scatterometer (GHFSS) to The British Antarctic Survey.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - limited competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-173218",
                    "name": "Ocean Physics Europe SAS"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "34932000",
                            "description": "Radar sets"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "BAS - High Frequency Survey Scatterometer (GHFSS)",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-03T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-03-26T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 87229.3,
                "amount": 72691.08,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-01-30T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "008798-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008798-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-02T10:10:31Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}