---
title: "CSP26725 - DP FMEA Upgrade and new IMCA Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077735"
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# CSP26725 - DP FMEA Upgrade and new IMCA Requirements

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077735

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation procured engineering and inspection services for a dynamic positioning failure modes and effects analysis (DP FMEA) upgrade and work relating to new International Marine Contractors Association requirements. The requirement covers technical work intended to update the DP FMEA and address the relevant IMCA requirements. The service category is architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV 71000000). Delivery is in the United Kingdom. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement for UK Research and Innovation. The selected supplier, Boatlabs AS, is based in Ålesund, Norway. The requirement was handled as a single lot and is relevant to engineering consultancies and specialist marine assurance providers with expertise in dynamic positioning systems, FMEA work and IMCA-related technical requirements.

This procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. UK Research and Innovation used a below-threshold direct award without competition, on the stated basis that technical reasons meant only one supplier could provide the requirement. Boatlabs AS was awarded the single lot. The award is active and the contract was signed on 17 September 2026. The contract period runs from 17 September 2026 to 31 October 2026. Its value is NOK 208,975 gross. The contract is below the applicable threshold. The procurement was evaluated through a technical exclusivity rationale rather than a competitive tender. The requirement is therefore concluded, with the published outcome identifying Boatlabs AS as the appointed supplier.

This award signals a focused requirement for specialist dynamic positioning engineering, particularly DP FMEA upgrades and interpretation or application of new IMCA requirements. Businesses preparing for comparable work for UK Research and Innovation should be able to demonstrate practical capability in dynamic positioning systems, marine engineering analysis, FMEA development or review, and inspection-related technical services. Credibility is likely to depend on a clear understanding of the relevant IMCA requirements and the ability to deliver a technically specific assignment for a research and innovation organisation. The selected supplier is an SME, showing that the requirement can be delivered by a specialist business rather than only a large engineering group. Firms with closely related marine assurance expertise should monitor this buyer’s future demand and be ready to evidence technical distinctiveness where a direct-award rationale may otherwise be considered.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for DP FMEA Upgrade and new IMCA Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089499-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £208,975 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | Boatlabs AS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2026 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089499-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089499-2026
  22nd September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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