---
title: "UKRI-7441 Lidar scanner USV Drix"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078ecd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2026-10-23"
---

# UKRI-7441 Lidar scanner USV Drix

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078ecd

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured a laser scanning system for integration with an Exail DriX H8 autonomous surface vessel. This is a specialist surveying instrument for use with an uncrewed surface vessel. The procurement was for goods, delivered in the United Kingdom. The stated purpose is integration with the vessel; the requirement centres on supplying a compatible lidar scanner rather than a general surveying service.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to RIEGL UK Ltd. UKRI used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The award was for one lot. The contract was signed on 23 October 2026, with a contract period from 23 October to 31 December 2026. Its value is £48,660 excluding VAT (£58,392 including VAT). The published procurement information does not state a separate award date, evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements.

For suppliers competing when UKRI next buys this specific type of equipment, credibility will depend on supplying lidar systems that can be integrated with an Exail DriX H8 autonomous surface vessel. The award to a specialist scanner supplier indicates that product compatibility and the ability to provide the instrument itself are central to this requirement. Suppliers with relevant surveying-instrument expertise and experience integrating laser scanners with autonomous marine platforms would be best placed to demonstrate fit. The procurement also shows UKRI used a below-threshold direct award route for this purchase, so a competitor should understand the buyer’s route as well as the technical requirement.

## Notice

Laser scanner system for integration with the Exail DriX H8 autonomous surface vessel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100400-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,660 |

## 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, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | Riegl UK Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38296000 - Surveying instruments

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 11:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100400-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100400-2026
  23rd October 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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