This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

10 Jun 2026 at 06:56

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within the central government, is overseeing the procurement of a High Frequency Survey Scatterometer (GHFSS) aimed at supporting The British Antarctic Survey. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI finalised this procurement process in the Award and Contract stages on 2nd February 2026, when the contract was published, and the agreement became active on 3rd February 2026. While the tender was conducted using a limited procurement method, signifying a below threshold, limited competition process, the contract ended on 26th March 2026 and was subsequently terminated as of 10th June 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, and the project was contracted to Ocean Physics Europe SAS, a small-to-medium enterprise based in France, with financial agreements in GBP valuation.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in radar technology, particularly those capable of delivering complex electromagnetic systems within a compact timeframe. Companies with expertise in scientific instruments or those already familiar with the requirements of public sector contracts, especially involving environmental and Antarctic research, may find such opportunities enhance their industry reputation and expand their market reach. The project, valued at approximately £87,229.30 gross, suggests growth potential through partnering with high-profile public bodies in collaborative innovation, especially for SMEs keen on international supply partnerships.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054505-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20265 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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

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