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UKRI-3140_28 Detailed Market Assessment of the UK USV market

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Apr 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for a project titled "UKRI-3140_28 Detailed Market Assessment of the UK USV Market." The tender, classified under the engineering-related scientific and technical services category, was a call-off under the UKRI framework. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, designed specifically for services within the UK. Awarded to Houlder Limited, the contract commenced on 26th March 2026, with a total value of £40,315 GBP. Despite the initial call for competition being cancelled, this award situation indicates the conclusion of the procurement's award stage.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in market assessments and engineering-related services to engage with public sector frameworks like UKRI. Companies with a focus on technical market evaluation and analysis, especially those familiar with unmanned surface vehicle (USV) markets, would find this project particularly beneficial for growth and enhancement of their service portfolios. Furthermore, the process highlights the importance of having a strategic approach to limited procurement procedures and frameworks within the UK, where prior understanding and framework agreements can substantially increase chances of successful procurement engagements. Large-scale suppliers with existing framework agreements and proven technical capabilities, like Houlder Limited, are prime candidates for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3140_28 Detailed Market Assessment of the UK USV market

Notice Description

This is a call-off under UKRI framework, UKRI-3140.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off under UKRI framework, UKRI-3140, for a detailed market assessment of the UK USV market

Procurement Information

This is a call-off under UKRI Framework UKRI-3140

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068042
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032936-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,315 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HOULDER

Further Information

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