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UKRI-5300 BAS - Provision of DriX USV Operation services

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
210000.0 GBP
Gross: 252000.0 GBP
Published
04 Dec 2025, 16:25
Deadline
13 Jan 2026, 17:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60444100 - Pilot services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide operation services of the DriX USV for the British Antarctic Survey.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079895-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 210,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 252,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-02-15T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical/quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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