---
title: "CSP25722 - Titanium USBL transponder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05faa3"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-19"
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# CSP25722 - Titanium USBL transponder

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05faa3

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## Summary

The procurement process for "CSP25722 - Titanium USBL transponder" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, classified under central government public authority, with operations based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender was categorised under navigational and meteorological instruments, addressing a specific procurement need for these goods due to a lack of competition and technical reasons, resulting in a direct procurement method. This contract, which was initiated as a tender on 19th December 2025, has surpassed the awarding stage and is now completed with an active status. The contractual period spans from 19th to 25th December 2025, involving Sonardyne International Ltd as the supplier.

This tender highlights a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the design and manufacturing of specialised navigational equipment, particularly those capable of delivering unique technical solutions where competition is limited. Companies with expertise in high-tech maritime and navigational instrumentation could find similar opportunities for growth, especially if they possess specialized knowledge or innovative technologies. Such businesses, especially those able to engage with governmental bodies and fulfil niche requirements, would be well-placed to compete in similar procurement processes in the future.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for replacement titanium USBL transponder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085016-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,774 |

## 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 | SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085016-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085016-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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