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title: "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4767 BAS - Sea Ice-tethered autonomous buoys - PRESCIENT programme"
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# GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4767 BAS - Sea Ice-tethered autonomous buoys - PRESCIENT programme

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42ebefa8-94b8-4e14-877c-c42d7e409026

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the supply of two Sea Ice-tethered autonomous buoys under the PRESCIENT programme, specific to the East of England region. The contract, valued at £99,856, was awarded to Bruncin d.o.o. The buoys will be equipped with sensors for temperature, salinity, ice mass balance, and cameras, including necessary enclosures, batteries, electronics, satellite communication, and software upgrades, to support the British Antarctic Survey. This procurement process followed a negotiated procedure without prior publication as per the Public Contract Regulations. The contract period commenced on 20th February 2025 and will conclude on 26th March 2025.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of maritime and scientific research equipment. Suppliers with capabilities in high-tech sensors and autonomous buoy technology, particularly those able to meet the bespoke requirements of scientific expeditions, are well-positioned to leverage similar projects. Large enterprises with a proven track record of delivering specialised equipment for harsh environments would benefit greatly from participating in such procurement processes, fostering innovation and expanding their market presence in the scientific research sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for 2 x Sea Ice-tethered buoys: - Sensors: Temperature, Salinity, Ice Mass Balance and camera. Includes all enclosures/hull, batteries, electronics, satellite communication, and software upgrades for the British Antarctic Survey. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b2a01a-615b-4708-9c10-54aa27d6b7aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,856 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,856 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUNCIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34515100 - Marker buoys

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b2a01a-615b-4708-9c10-54aa27d6b7aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b2a01a-615b-4708-9c10-54aa27d6b7aa
  7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=932040971
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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