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UKRI-7441 Lidar scanner USV Drix

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Oct 2026 at 11:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured a laser scanning system for integration with an Exail DriX H8 autonomous surface vessel. This is a specialist surveying instrument for use with an uncrewed surface vessel. The procurement was for goods, delivered in the United Kingdom. The stated purpose is integration with the vessel; the requirement centres on supplying a compatible lidar scanner rather than a general surveying service.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to RIEGL UK Ltd. UKRI used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The award was for one lot. The contract was signed on 23 October 2026, with a contract period from 23 October to 31 December 2026. Its value is £48,660 excluding VAT (£58,392 including VAT). The published procurement information does not state a separate award date, evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements.

For suppliers competing when UKRI next buys this specific type of equipment, credibility will depend on supplying lidar systems that can be integrated with an Exail DriX H8 autonomous surface vessel. The award to a specialist scanner supplier indicates that product compatibility and the ability to provide the instrument itself are central to this requirement. Suppliers with relevant surveying-instrument expertise and experience integrating laser scanners with autonomous marine platforms would be best placed to demonstrate fit. The procurement also shows UKRI used a below-threshold direct award route for this purchase, so a competitor should understand the buyer’s route as well as the technical requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-7441 Lidar scanner USV Drix

Notice Description

Laser scanner system for integration with the Exail DriX H8 autonomous surface vessel

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078ecd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100400-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38296000 - Surveying instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,660 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 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, 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

Riegl UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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