Scope
Reference
UKRI-5300
Description
UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide operation services of the DriX USV for the British Antarctic Survey.
Total value (estimated)
- £210,000 excluding VAT
- £252,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2027
- Possible extension to 15 February 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contracting Authority may extend the contract period for an additional 1 calendar year.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60444100 - Pilot services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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3. Select Register Interest (you will not be able to view the tender documentation without registering an interest).
4. Go back to the main menu and navigate to the My Proposals and Quotes section of the site.
5. Select the opportunity from the list. Tender Documents for download are found in the Documents tab.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical/quality | Quality | 60.00% | |
| Price | 30% |
Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government