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Review and approval of Ballast Water Management Plan

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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17 Apr 2026 at 08:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for reviewing and approving the Ballast Water Management Plan is now in the Award stage. This project specifically pertains to the British Antarctic Survey and falls under the category of certification services within the public authority - central government industry. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI serves as the contracting authority, while the successful supplier is Lloyd's Register EMEA, based in London. The contract, titled "Review and approval of Ballast Water Management Plan," has been active since 13 April 2026, and it is scheduled to conclude by 30 September 2026. This direct procurement method was executed below the threshold without competition, highlighting a focus on expedient selection and tailored expertise.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in certification services and environmental compliance. Companies that can provide expertise in managing ballast water regulations and compliance, particularly with knowledge of maritime and environmental standards, are well-suited for similar opportunities. Large-scale enterprises with the capability to handle complex assessments would likely benefit from the demand for such specialised reviews. The location in the UK, combined with the focus on the British Antarctic Survey, suggests an interest in organisations with a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and its impact on marine conditions. While this specific contract is awarded, similar future tenders may enable businesses to leverage their expertise in environmental management and certification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review and approval of Ballast Water Management Plan

Notice Description

Review and approval of Ballast Water Management Plan for the British Antarctic Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034985-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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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

LLOYD'S REGISTER EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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