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title: "UKRI-5739 Micro Cat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c22"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# UKRI-5739 Micro Cat

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c22

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "UKRI-5739 Micro Cat". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Sensors" as described by the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 35125100. The tender required a Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD) sensor capable of autonomous long-term data recording up to 3500 metres depth. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded on 25 February 2026 following signing on 6 February 2026, and extends to 25 March 2026. Notably, this procurement was conducted through a direct method, under the "Below threshold - without competition" strategy, suggesting streamlined acquisition sans competitive bidding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the sensor technology sector, specifically those specialising in high-quality oceanographic instruments. Large enterprises that produce durable, high-capability navigational and environmental data collection devices would find themselves well-suited for such contracts. The awarded supplier, Planet Ocean Ltd, based in Camberley, exemplifies the calibre of business competitive in such undertakings. Although the method of procurement for this specific tender was direct, participation in similar future tenders would allow businesses looking to expand into government contracts to establish themselves in a sustainable market segment.

## Notice

A Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD) sensor capable of recording temperature and salinity data at depths up to 3500m. The instrument needs to operate for months autonomously and record high quality data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016928-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,497 |

## 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 | PLANET OCEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 14:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016928-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016928-2026
  25th February 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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