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UKRI-6037 Replacement Gas Detection Sensors

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 May 2026 at 19:59

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully concluded the procurement process for contract UKRI-6037, focused on the acquisition of replacement gas detection sensors for the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The procurement falls under the goods category and was executed through a direct procurement method due to it being below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded to Marine Consult North Aps, a large business based in Denmark, and remains active from 13th May 2026 to 31st October 2026. The gross contract value amounts to DKK 291,367. The awarding of this contract was officially signed on 12th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sensor technology, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated gas detection solutions applicable for marine research vessels. While this particular contract was awarded without open competition, potential future opportunities with UKRI could be advantageous for companies equipped to deliver innovative and compliant sensor technologies appropriate for scientific applications. Businesses experienced in supplying high-quality sensors within tight specifications would be well-suited to pursue similar procurement processes, contributing to both industry growth and their business expansion strategies.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6037 Replacement Gas Detection Sensors

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the purchase of gas detection sensors onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06971c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043676-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,367 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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

MARINE CONSULT NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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