Scope
Reference
UKRI-5138
Description
Modifications to an uncrewed surface vessel and subsequent certification.
This is a direct award due to intellectual property rights in line with schedule 5 of the Procurement Act.
Contract 1. UKRI-5138 Certification and Modification of USV
Supplier
Contract value
- 161369.00 EUR excluding VAT
- 161369.00 EUR including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 30 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 28 February 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2026
- 4 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
2 potential extensions of 1 month each.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Exail
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJXT-9291-CDLH
exail Shipyard, 46, quai Francois Mitterrand
La Ciotat.
13600
France
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 1. UKRI-5138 Certification and Modification of USV
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