---
title: "UKRI 5322 drivers of sediment loads from catchment to coast"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-27"
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# UKRI 5322 drivers of sediment loads from catchment to coast

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3d2

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## Summary

The recent contracting process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focused on a tender titled "UKRI 5322 drivers of sediment loads from catchment to coast." Situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI represents a central government public authority. The procurement falls under the environmental monitoring services category and covers activities from catchment to coast as part of the SeaSTAR-EO4NZ initiative. The contract has been awarded to Plymouth Marine Laboratory, a large-scale supplier located in Plymouth, United Kingdom. This direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition, reached completion with the contract signed on 8th October 2025. The project is set to run from 9th October 2025 until 31st March 2026.

Businesses in the field of environmental services and coastal management might find growth opportunities associated with this procurement. Although the contract has already been awarded, future similar tenders may provide openings for companies with expertise in environmental monitoring, particularly regarding sediment analysis and coastal processes. Firms specialising in the integration of scientific research with practical solutions to environmental challenges would be well-suited to participate in this domain. Additionally, those with robust capabilities to engage in direct procurement processes could benefit from collaborations with prominent institutions like UKRI.

## Notice

SeaSTAR-EO4NZ -- Potential drivers of sediment loads from catchment to coast (UK-NZ EO demonstrator)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068389-2025 |
| 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 | £29,998 |

## 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 08:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068389-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068389-2025
  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/

## Provenance

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