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Development of New National PNT Resilience Standards

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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25 Sep 2026 at 11:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology commissioned a three-year programme to design, develop and publish the UK’s first formal standard for resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT). The work is classified as navigation services and is intended to establish national standards for PNT resilience. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The programme combines technical standards development with publication of the resulting national standard; suppliers with expertise in positioning, navigation and timing systems and resilience are closest to the subject matter.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct award to RIN Enterprise Ltd. The department’s stated reason was the supplier’s unique market position, technical capability, established sector relationships and relevant experience. The award is recorded as pending. The contract period runs from 28 September 2026 to 30 July 2029. The awarded amount is £499,966 excluding VAT (£599,960 including VAT). The procurement was structured as one lot, marked as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The published rationale identifies technical reasons for selecting a single supplier; no separate scored evaluation criteria are stated.

For suppliers tracking future demand from this buyer, the award indicates a requirement for specialist capability in positioning, navigation and timing resilience and the development of formal national standards. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate strong technical expertise in PNT, experience translating technical knowledge into standards, and the capacity to deliver a multi-year programme through to publication. Established relationships across the relevant sector were also part of the selected supplier’s stated position, so the ability to engage effectively with sector stakeholders would matter. The department used a direct award on the basis of one supplier’s unique market position, making demonstrable differentiation, relevant experience and relationships particularly important if a comparable requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of New National PNT Resilience Standards

Notice Description

The Development of New National PNT Resilience Standards project is a three-year programme (FY 2026/27-2028/29) to design, develop and publish the UK's first formal standard for resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT)

Procurement Information

The supplier has a unique position in the marketplace, supported by its technical capability, established sector relationships and relevant experience. On this basis, a direct award is considered the most appropriate and proportionate procurement route.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077a5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090922-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63724000 - Navigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,966 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIN Enterprise Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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