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title: "UKRI 5321 Detection of phytoplankton communities and harmful algal blooms"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3d1"
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published: "2025-10-27"
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# UKRI 5321 Detection of phytoplankton communities and harmful algal blooms

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3d1

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI 5321 Detection of phytoplankton communities and harmful algal blooms." This project falls under the industry category of services, specifically digital mapping services, with its implementation period running from 9 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, where Plymouth Marine Laboratory has been selected as the supplier. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the contract was signed on 8 October 2025.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity in the realm of environmental services, particularly for those specialising in digital mapping and remote sensing technologies. Companies within the marine sciences or digital mapping sectors, such as large enterprises with the capability to develop advanced hyperspectral reflectance algorithms, would find this tender particularly appealing. As the project involves detecting harmful algal blooms at aquaculture sites in New Zealand, businesses focused on ocean and coastal observations can leverage this contract to expand their operations internationally and enhance their service offerings.

## Notice

PhytoHAB-EO4NZ -- Detection of phytoplankton communities and harmful algal blooms from next-generation hyperspectral reflectance algorithms for New Zealand aquaculture sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068388-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,806 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354100 - Digital mapping services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 08:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068388-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068388-2025
  27th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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