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CSP26725 - DP FMEA Upgrade and new IMCA Requirements

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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22 Sep 2026 at 11:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured engineering and inspection services for a dynamic positioning failure modes and effects analysis (DP FMEA) upgrade and work relating to new International Marine Contractors Association requirements. The requirement covers technical work intended to update the DP FMEA and address the relevant IMCA requirements. The service category is architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV 71000000). Delivery is in the United Kingdom. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement for UK Research and Innovation. The selected supplier, Boatlabs AS, is based in Ålesund, Norway. The requirement was handled as a single lot and is relevant to engineering consultancies and specialist marine assurance providers with expertise in dynamic positioning systems, FMEA work and IMCA-related technical requirements.

This procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. UK Research and Innovation used a below-threshold direct award without competition, on the stated basis that technical reasons meant only one supplier could provide the requirement. Boatlabs AS was awarded the single lot. The award is active and the contract was signed on 17 September 2026. The contract period runs from 17 September 2026 to 31 October 2026. Its value is NOK 208,975 gross. The contract is below the applicable threshold. The procurement was evaluated through a technical exclusivity rationale rather than a competitive tender. The requirement is therefore concluded, with the published outcome identifying Boatlabs AS as the appointed supplier.

This award signals a focused requirement for specialist dynamic positioning engineering, particularly DP FMEA upgrades and interpretation or application of new IMCA requirements. Businesses preparing for comparable work for UK Research and Innovation should be able to demonstrate practical capability in dynamic positioning systems, marine engineering analysis, FMEA development or review, and inspection-related technical services. Credibility is likely to depend on a clear understanding of the relevant IMCA requirements and the ability to deliver a technically specific assignment for a research and innovation organisation. The selected supplier is an SME, showing that the requirement can be delivered by a specialist business rather than only a large engineering group. Firms with closely related marine assurance expertise should monitor this buyer’s future demand and be ready to evidence technical distinctiveness where a direct-award rationale may otherwise be considered.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26725 - DP FMEA Upgrade and new IMCA Requirements

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for DP FMEA Upgrade and new IMCA Requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077735
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089499-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£208,975 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 31 Oct 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
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
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

Boatlabs AS

Further Information

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