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title: "Review and approval of Ballast Water Management Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684cb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Review and approval of Ballast Water Management Plan

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684cb

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for reviewing and approving the Ballast Water Management Plan is now in the Award stage. This project specifically pertains to the British Antarctic Survey and falls under the category of certification services within the public authority - central government industry. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI serves as the contracting authority, while the successful supplier is Lloyd's Register EMEA, based in London. The contract, titled "Review and approval of Ballast Water Management Plan," has been active since 13 April 2026, and it is scheduled to conclude by 30 September 2026. This direct procurement method was executed below the threshold without competition, highlighting a focus on expedient selection and tailored expertise.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in certification services and environmental compliance. Companies that can provide expertise in managing ballast water regulations and compliance, particularly with knowledge of maritime and environmental standards, are well-suited for similar opportunities. Large-scale enterprises with the capability to handle complex assessments would likely benefit from the demand for such specialised reviews. The location in the UK, combined with the focus on the British Antarctic Survey, suggests an interest in organisations with a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and its impact on marine conditions. While this specific contract is awarded, similar future tenders may enable businesses to leverage their expertise in environmental management and certification.

## Notice

Review and approval of Ballast Water Management Plan 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/034985-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,250 |

## 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 | LLOYD'S REGISTER EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79132000 - Certification services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 08:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034985-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034985-2026
  17th 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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