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title: "PS25319- Seismic and hydroacoustic data processing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e355"
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# PS25319- Seismic and hydroacoustic data processing

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e355

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, involves the contract PS25319 for seismic and hydroacoustic data processing services in support of the IODP3 GLACE-NS Expedition. This procedure is part of the "services" industry category and occurred in the South West England (UKK14) region, with distinct involvement from the procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon. Recently completed, this procurement was executed using a 'direct' method without competition due to the absence of reasonable alternatives, as clarified by the legal basis following the UK Public General Act 2023. The contract was signed on 17th November 2025 and covers the period from 18th November to 17th December 2025, valued at €32,573.72 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in geoscience and data processing technologies, to engage in high-value projects with central government authorities. As the project required expertise in seismic and hydroacoustic data, businesses well-versed in research and development services, especially those capable of offering niche consultancy solutions, stood to compete successfully. This contract underscores the demand for innovative and specialized services, opening the door for businesses positioned strategically within the research consultancy sector to grow their portfolio and enhance their visibility in international collaborations.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those good, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Seismic and hydroacoustic data processing in support of IODP3 GLACE-NS Expedition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074777-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 17 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,144 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCE AARHUS UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 13:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074777-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074777-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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