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PS26044 - To supply 2 SAIL II Classmark assessments for Uncrewed Aviation Systems in accordance with CAP722K

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, revolves around the supply of two SAIL II Classmark assessments for Uncrewed Aviation Systems in line with CAP722K. This initiative falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' category, with a focus on the aerospace sector. The procurement process, which concluded with limited competition, is at the Award stage as of 24th February 2026. The contract, valued at £33,000, was signed on 9th January 2026 and is slated to run from 12th January to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace and uncrewed aviation systems, particularly those with expertise in research and development consultancy. SMEs, like Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Limited, could find this procurement beneficial for enhancing their market presence and developing innovative solutions within this niche sector. Companies capable of delivering precise assessments in alignment with industry standards (CAP722K) are well-suited to thrive in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26044 - To supply 2 SAIL II Classmark assessments for Uncrewed Aviation Systems in accordance with CAP722K

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Award notice for supply of 2 SAIL II Classmark assessments for Uncrewed Aviation Systems in accordance with CAP722K - UK Research and Innovation - Innovate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065aef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016443-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

MARSHALL OF CAMBRIDGE AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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