---
title: "UKRI-5607 BAS - Sea ice mooring buoy USV"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ea7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# UKRI-5607 BAS - Sea ice mooring buoy USV

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ea7

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a sea ice mooring buoy USV to the British Antarctic Survey. The contract, identified as UKRI-5607, followed a direct procurement method without competition due to its classification as below threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £52,600, began on 16th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th March 2026. The procurement falls within the 'goods' category, specifically involving survey vessels, with delivery scheduled to the East of England region, UKH12, in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses engaged in specialised maritime equipment supply, particularly those focusing on survey vessels. Companies, especially SMEs, with expertise in designing and manufacturing marine survey technologies could find similar future contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolio within governmental projects. With the contract awarded to Pulsar Laboratories d.o.o, a SME based in Zagreb, Croatia, it highlights opportunities for internationally based suppliers to compete within the UK market, fostering business growth through involvement in significant scientific and research undertakings like those led by UKRI.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of a sea ice mooring buoy USV to the British Antarctic Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006694-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,600 |

## 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 | PULSAR LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006694-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006694-2026
  26th January 2026 - 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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