---
title: "UKRI-5612 New Autosal for RRS Sir David Attenborough"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f31"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# UKRI-5612 New Autosal for RRS Sir David Attenborough

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f31

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-5612 New Autosal for RRS Sir David Attenborough" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract, primarily within the marine equipment industry, involved the supply of a new Autosal unit to the RRS Sir David Attenborough vessel. The contract, valued at £48,900 excluding VAT, was awarded through a direct procurement method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition". The award and contract were completed, with the contract active as of 12th January 2026, and the performance period running from 13th January to 28th February 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in marine equipment supply, such as SMEs in that sector. The direct procurement approach indicates potential for suppliers with established relationships with public sector entities to participate in similar opportunities. By securing roles in such contracts, businesses can strengthen their portfolio in public sector projects and improve their visibility in future competitive tenders. The contract’s nature aligns well with suppliers who focus on high-quality, niche marine equipment offerings, ensuring they meet the stringent requirements of governmental bodies like UKRI.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for the supply of a new Autosal unit for the RRS Sir David Attenborough vessel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032485-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,900 |

## 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 | OCEAN SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032485-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032485-2026
  9th April 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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