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title: "UKRI-4937 Pilot Study for GIS-Based Groundwater Assessment Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0581f0"
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# UKRI-4937 Pilot Study for GIS-Based Groundwater Assessment Tool

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0581f0

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, United Kingdom, involves the completion of a contract for a pilot study focused on developing a GIS-based groundwater assessment tool. The tender, identified as UKRI-4937, falls under the category of research and testing services within the goods industry. The procurement method chosen was direct and below the threshold, indicating no competition involved. This project supports business opportunities in both the UK and Africa, with significant activities oriented towards enhancing groundwater investment tools. The procurement stage is currently at the "award" and "contract" phases, with key dates including a contract period from 1st August 2025 to 31st December 2026, and a potential extension for up to two weeks post expiry.

This tender provides growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in research, scientific testing, and technological simulations. The contract, valued at USD 42,988.80, has been awarded to The Geological Society of Kenya, a large-scale supplier, reflecting a significant cross-national collaboration. Businesses with experience in infrastructure development, geographic information systems (GIS), and those who can offer unique technological solutions for groundwater management would find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Given the focus on innovative tool development and the involvement of international partnerships, there is a tangible potential for expanding market reach and establishing prestigious working relationships in the scientific and governmental sectors.

## Notice

Developing a GIS-based decision support tool for groundwater development and investment in Africa

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046288-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,824 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF KENYA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 15:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046288-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046288-2025
  5th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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