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title: "PS25231 - GOTT - BAS002 - Europe"
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# PS25231 - GOTT - BAS002 - Europe

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa35c1ed-2214-4b9b-a946-f322179081f8

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## Summary

The procurement process, undertaken by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), was focused on commercialising snowfall sensor technology for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) within the European water industry. This process, identified by the title "PS25231 - GOTT - BAS002 - Europe," falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services, with a contract period from 6th October 2025 to 5th December 2025. The procurement was conducted via a selective method using a mini-competition under the GOTT - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The award notice, which signifies the completion of the procurement stage, was published on 6th October 2025. The geographic scope covers various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the rest of the world, highlighting a broad market and cooperative potential across multiple regions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the water industry, sensor technology, or related research and development sectors. With a clear focus on finding manufacturing and distribution partners, businesses equipped to engage in licensing or similar commercialisation projects stand to benefit significantly. Venturebright Limited, an SME supplier based in London, secured the active contract for this initiative. Businesses with expertise in innovation, technology transfer, and European market operations would find this type of procurement particularly suited to their capabilities and strategic goals, offering a potential pathway to expand market reach and establish valuable industry partnerships.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GOTT - DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The Government Office for Technology Transfer ("GOTT") is looking for a supplier to research and approach potential manufacturing/ distribution partners in the European water industry, for the British Antarctic Survey ("BAS") to commercialise their snowfall sensor technology with. This commercialisation objective may be achieved through a licence or similar arrangement from BAS for their technology, as per the specification below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d3009a-f65d-4364-8e85-642242bf3435 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | VENTUREBRIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 07:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d3009a-f65d-4364-8e85-642242bf3435

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d3009a-f65d-4364-8e85-642242bf3435
  6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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