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BAS - Aandera Seaguard Instrumentation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Feb 2026 at 10:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of Aandera Seaguard Instrumentation to the British Antarctic Survey. The contract was awarded to Xylem Water Solutions UK Ltd, an SME based in Nottingham. Classified under the industry category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances, this procurement was carried out through a direct method below threshold without competition, reinforcing its categorisation as a public authority central government endeavour. The contract commenced on 16th February 2026 with a completion date of 30th March 2026, focusing on the delivery within the region of the United Kingdom, specifically UKH12.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine instrumentation and associated technologies, particularly for those positioned to support research initiatives. Companies with expertise in oceanographic instruments and a capability to deliver specialised equipment for government projects will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such projects might also lead to recognition within the sector, potentially opening doors to broader government contracts within environmental and research instrumentation domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - Aandera Seaguard Instrumentation

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of Aandera Seaguard Instrumentation to the British Antarctic Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065494
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013717-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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
£33,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 30 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
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

XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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