---
title: "UKRI-6037 Replacement Gas Detection Sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06971c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# UKRI-6037 Replacement Gas Detection Sensors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06971c

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully concluded the procurement process for contract UKRI-6037, focused on the acquisition of replacement gas detection sensors for the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The procurement falls under the goods category and was executed through a direct procurement method due to it being below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded to Marine Consult North Aps, a large business based in Denmark, and remains active from 13th May 2026 to 31st October 2026. The gross contract value amounts to DKK 291,367. The awarding of this contract was officially signed on 12th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sensor technology, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated gas detection solutions applicable for marine research vessels. While this particular contract was awarded without open competition, potential future opportunities with UKRI could be advantageous for companies equipped to deliver innovative and compliant sensor technologies appropriate for scientific applications. Businesses experienced in supplying high-quality sensors within tight specifications would be well-suited to pursue similar procurement processes, contributing to both industry growth and their business expansion strategies.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for the purchase of gas detection sensors onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043676-2026 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £291,367 |

## 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 | MARINE CONSULT NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 19:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043676-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043676-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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