---
title: "Research Subcontract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066097"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# Research Subcontract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066097

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, a public authority within sub-central government, has completed the contracting process for a research subcontract titled "Negating the necessity for International Deep Sea Mining." The procurement falls within the services category with the British Geological Survey (BGS) under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as the supplier. The project, aimed at research services with CPV classification 73110000, is to be executed in the United Kingdom from 5th September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The contract, valued at £60,684.14, follows a procurement method below the threshold with unknown details.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research services industry, especially those focused on sustainable practices and innovative environmental solutions. Organisations that can provide expertise in geological surveys or have a keen interest in contributing to the reduction of deep-sea mining practices will find this contract particularly appealing. The partnership between a well-established academic institution and a component of UKRI presents opportunities for businesses to engage in cutting-edge research and expand their professional networks with leading research bodies in the UK.

## Notice

Negating the necessity for International Deep Sea Mining

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018814-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,684 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (BGS) A COMPONENT OF UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (UKRI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 10:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018814-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018814-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bgs.ac.uk
- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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