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title: "CSP25526 - Mooring cable"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060433"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# CSP25526 - Mooring cable

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060433

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation for the supply of mooring cables has culminated in the award of a contract to Hydro Group Ltd. This process, specified under procurement ID CSP25526, falls under the industry category of goods, with a focus on underwater cables. It was conducted as a limited competition, below-threshold procurement following UK government guidelines. The procurement location is Swindon, United Kingdom, and pertains to the central government. The contract became active on 28 October 2025 and is anticipated to conclude by 1 February 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the supply of maritime and underwater equipment, notably SMEs, to engage in government procurement processes. By participating in such contracts, businesses can strengthen their portfolio and expand their presence in the public sector market. Companies specialising in marine technology and capable of providing high-quality solutions would be well-positioned to compete successfully in future procurements by UK Research and Innovation or other government bodies. The focus on limited competition also encourages eligible suppliers with niche specialities to establish beneficial relationships with public authorities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION - This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for the supply of Mooring cable for turbulence instruments beneath the ice shelf *****

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002480-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,756 |

## 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 | HYDRO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31321400 - Underwater cable

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 09:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002480-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002480-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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