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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4321 PRESCIENT Autonomous AZFP buoy"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4321 PRESCIENT Autonomous AZFP buoy

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7cc452c-16b1-47b4-b8ac-69ec06bcd3e4

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for a Sea Ice-tethered Zooplankton buoy, which falls under the Marker buoys category (CPV 34515100). The tender was awarded to Bruncin d.o.o., a large-scale supplier based in Croatia. The contract, valued at £45,702, follows a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as per Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. The procurement is focused on the East of England region, with the contract period starting on 6th September 2024 and ending on 31st January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the marine and environmental monitoring sectors. Companies specialising in autonomous buoy technology and marine data collection would find this contract particularly relevant to their expertise. Although the tender is complete, similar future opportunities could benefit SMEs and other specialised vendors in developing innovative marine research tools and equipment. Participation in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in the scientific research sector, ultimately contributing to business growth.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for a Sea Ice-tethered buoy Zooplankton buoy 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. Additional information: The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c70c070-2b57-49d6-8904-c4c15301003e |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,702 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,702 |
| 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

- 6 Sep 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c70c070-2b57-49d6-8904-c4c15301003e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c70c070-2b57-49d6-8904-c4c15301003e
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=887777366
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Provenance

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