---
title: "UKRI-5138 Certification and Modification of USV"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05873d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-04"
---

# UKRI-5138 Certification and Modification of USV

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05873d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "UKRI-5138 Certification and Modification of USV," pertains to the vessel repair services industry. The process initially proceeded as a direct award due to the technical nature and intellectual property rights held by the supplier, Exail, a large company based in France. The procurement took place in Swindon, Wiltshire, within the administrative region of UKK14. The contract commenced on 20th February 2026 and ended on 31st May 2026. The tender process has reached the contract termination stage, which was completed on 31st May 2026 with a gross contract value of EUR 161,369.

This tender provided a vital opportunity in the vessel repair services industry, specifically targeting organisations capable of handling uncrewed surface vessel modifications and subsequent certifications. Businesses with technical expertise in vessel repair and extensive knowledge of intellectual property considerations were well-suited for this contract. Furthermore, the direct award method highlights the importance of holding unique expertise and intellectual property rights within this sector, encouraging similar companies to position themselves for future procurement opportunities by developing niche capabilities and establishing strong intellectual property frameworks.

## Notice

This is a direct award due to intellectual property rights in line with schedule 5 of the Procurement Act.

### Procurement Information

Competition absent due to technical reasoning. Supplier also owns the IPR to the platforms architecture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052714-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,369 |
| Contracts value | £161,369 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | EXAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241100 - Vessel repair services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 10:52 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052714-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 09:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032225-2026
- 21 Oct 2025 at 09:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066977-2025
- 13 Aug 2025 at 14:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048487-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052714-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032225-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066977-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048487-2025
  13th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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