Award

High Accuracy GPS equipment

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 14:52

TenderUpdate

23 Feb 2026 at 08:57

TenderUpdate

19 Feb 2026 at 16:45

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government authority, has concluded a procurement process for high accuracy GPS equipment. Located in London, the organization sought a supplier for goods that meet specific accuracy standards and endurance requirements, as outlined in the High Accuracy GNSS Specification document. The procurement method utilised was open competition, classified under the goods category, with a total contract value of GBP 34,233.82. After an extensive tender process, which commenced on 17 February 2026, the contract was awarded on 5 March 2026 with delivery expected by the end of March 2026. The process was initiated through a tender update where vendors could submit quotations by the closing date of 24 February 2026.

This tender offers sizeable prospects for businesses specialising in GNSS equipment and similar technologies. Suppliers with expertise in subscription correction services or those capable of providing equipment with enhanced accuracy standards are particularly well-positioned to benefit. SME enterprises, like the selected supplier KOREC Group from Liverpool, can leverage such contracts to strengthen their foothold in the public procurement arena and expand their client base. With essential services delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this contract could pave the way for further opportunities in governmental procurement sectors.

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Notice Title

High Accuracy GPS equipment

Notice Description

We require a minimum of 2 High Accuracy GNSS devices with better than 10cm accuracy and a desirable of 1cm, with the ability to receive subscription correction service. Must have day long endurance either through single or swappable batteries. Full requirements to be found within High Accuracy GNSS Specification document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024706-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,528 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOREC GROUP

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