Scope
Reference
UKRI-5138
Description
Modifications to an uncrewed surface vessel and subsequent certification.
Contract 1. UKRI-5138 Certification and Modification of USV
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- 161369.00 EUR excluding VAT
- 161369.00 EUR including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 August 2025 to 31 October 2025
- Possible extension to 31 December 2025
- 4 months, 6 days
Description of possible extension:
2 potential extensions of 1 month each.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
Competition absent due to technical reasoning. Supplier also owns the IPR to the platforms architecture.
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial
Telephone: 01793 442000
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government