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25 Jun 2026 at 11:59

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12 Jun 2026 at 13:06

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12 Jun 2026 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), pertains to the project titled "UKRI-6123 Lloyds Register Block Survey Fee 5 Years 2026 2031." It falls under the services category, specifically marine survey services, and is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The process is in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 25th June 2026. The contract term begins on 1st July 2026 and ends on 30th June 2031, with a total value of GBP 190,000. This contract was awarded directly to Lloyd's Register EMEA due to technical reasons and the absence of competition. The procurement method employed was a direct award, and the process was covered under the GPA (Government Procurement Agreement).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine survey services, particularly those possessing unique technical expertise that fits the specific requirements outlined in the contract. Large-scale, highly technical firms capable of delivering specialised services over an extended period would be well-suited to such opportunities. While this particular contract was awarded directly, similar adjunct projects or expertise areas may open competitive opportunities in future tenders within this sector managed by UKRI.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-6123 Lloyds Register Block Survey Fee 5 Years 2026 2031

Notice Description

UKRI-6123 Lloyds Register Block Survey Fee 5 Years 2026 to 2031

Procurement Information

Single supplier - technical reasons i. Competition is absent for technical reasons ii. Disproportionate technical capability/additional deliveries

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b406
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059793-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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
Postcode Area
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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