---
title: "CSP25736 - Engineering Services Onboard RRS SDA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc61"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-12-23"
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# CSP25736 - Engineering Services Onboard RRS SDA

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc61

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for engineering services onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough ship, covering the route from Madeira to England. This contract, identified by CSP25736, falls under the industry category of engineering services and is part of a direct procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was awarded to Kongsberg Discovery AS, a large Norwegian firm, and spans from 23rd December 2025 to 24th December 2025. The process, handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, concluded with the signing of the contract on 22nd December 2025, involving a gross amount of 286,357.22 NOK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in technical and engineering services, particularly those capable of providing niche solutions in maritime or ship engineering sectors. Although this specific contract was awarded without competition, it highlights the importance of establishing strong qualifications to meet unique technical demands. Companies with significant expertise in engineering and those able to respond to specialised requirements within short timeframes would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, thus leverage such opportunities for business growth. Additionally, presence or partnerships in the UK can benefit firms aiming to participate in tenders managed by entities like UKRI or contracts requiring precise technical capabilities.

## 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. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of engineering services onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough ship from Madeira to England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085767-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £286,357 |

## 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 | KONGSBERG DISCOVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 11:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085767-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085767-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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