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title: "UKRI-5654 BAS - Sailbuoy ruggedaization, addition of a beacon and modification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060eb9"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-26"
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# UKRI-5654 BAS - Sailbuoy ruggedaization, addition of a beacon and modification

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060eb9

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## Summary

The contracting process was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, for a contract titled "UKRI-5654 BAS - Sailbuoy ruggedaization, addition of a beacon and modification." This procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on survey vessels. The process is already in the Award stage and has been completed as of 26th January 2026. The direct procurement method used was below the threshold and without competition, specifically targeted for the British Antarctic Survey. The period for the contract runs from 16th January 2026 to 30th April 2026, with a total contract value of £36,668.92.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for companies engaged in marine technology services or manufacturing, particularly those specialising in survey vessel enhancement or maritime equipment upgrades. While this specific contract was awarded without open competition to Offshore Sensing AS from Norway, organisations in the sector should remain aware of similar opportunities in the future to partner with UKRI or similar agencies. Ensuring technological innovation and readiness in marine equipment could position businesses well for capturing opportunities in scientific surveys or government-led maritime projects.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the provision of Sailbuouy upgrade services for the British Antarctic Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006724-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| 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 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,668 |

## 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 | OFFSHORE SENSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 14:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006724-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006724-2026
  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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