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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4818 Portable Underwater Tracking System"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4818 Portable Underwater Tracking System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e99ce176-dda6-495d-a178-5f03523e90ff

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of underwater tracking equipment under the title "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4818 Portable Underwater Tracking System". The contract is classified under the Sonars category (CPV id 38113000) and will be delivered to the East of England, United Kingdom. The negotiation procedure was completed without prior publication as per regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5 March 2025, the contract period beginning on 6 March 2025, and ending on 30 April 2025. The contract is valued at £30,851 and has been awarded to Sonardyne International Ltd.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in underwater tracking technology and related sonar equipment. Specifically, firms capable of supplying high-quality equipment within the stipulated timeframe would find this contract beneficial for growth. The procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation, is an indication of ongoing investments in advanced scientific equipment, making it ideal for suppliers in the technology and marine industries. While the awarded supplier, Sonardyne International Ltd, indicates a completed status, similar firms may find future procurements by the same organisation as potential growth avenues.

## Notice

Purchase of underwater tracking equipment 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/bdab556d-d2c7-4e56-ad0a-852d77d39a74 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,851 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,851 |
| 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 | SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdab556d-d2c7-4e56-ad0a-852d77d39a74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdab556d-d2c7-4e56-ad0a-852d77d39a74
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=942114418
  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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