---
title: "UKRI-3140_28 Detailed Market Assessment of the UK USV market"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068042"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-10"
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# UKRI-3140_28 Detailed Market Assessment of the UK USV market

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068042

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## Summary

The contracting process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for a project titled "UKRI-3140_28 Detailed Market Assessment of the UK USV Market." The tender, classified under the engineering-related scientific and technical services category, was a call-off under the UKRI framework. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, designed specifically for services within the UK. Awarded to Houlder Limited, the contract commenced on 26th March 2026, with a total value of £40,315 GBP. Despite the initial call for competition being cancelled, this award situation indicates the conclusion of the procurement's award stage.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in market assessments and engineering-related services to engage with public sector frameworks like UKRI. Companies with a focus on technical market evaluation and analysis, especially those familiar with unmanned surface vehicle (USV) markets, would find this project particularly beneficial for growth and enhancement of their service portfolios. Furthermore, the process highlights the importance of having a strategic approach to limited procurement procedures and frameworks within the UK, where prior understanding and framework agreements can substantially increase chances of successful procurement engagements. Large-scale suppliers with existing framework agreements and proven technical capabilities, like Houlder Limited, are prime candidates for similar future tenders.

## Notice

This is a call-off under UKRI framework, UKRI-3140.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off under UKRI framework, UKRI-3140, for a detailed market assessment of the UK USV market

### Procurement Information

This is a call-off under UKRI Framework UKRI-3140

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032936-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,315 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | HOULDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032936-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.houlderltd.com/
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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