Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide operation services of the DriX USV for the British Antarctic Survey.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079895-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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%)
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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