BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsAcoustic Telecommand Unit Procurement
    Awarded contract

    Acoustic Telecommand Unit Procurement

    Awarded
    €16k
    Published 29 May 2026

    UKRI is procuring an Acoustic Telecommand Unit through a non-competitive contract award due to unique technical requirements.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 29 May 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €16k
    Published 29 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €15,980
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • ES
      Exail SAS
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    29 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    NOTICE: This is a contract details notification, not a competitive call for proposals. UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is procuring an Acoustic Telecommand Unit through a non-competitive procurement process due to the absence of alternative suppliers for the required technical specifications. The Acoustic Telecommand Unit is a specialized underwater communication device used for transmitting commands and data through acoustic signals. This procurement is limited to suppliers capable of providing equipment meeting UKRI's specific technical requirements for underwater acoustic communication systems. Interested suppliers should review the full contract specifications and contact UKRI directly for participation details.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In media communications, UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. SCB GLOBAL LTD1× · 33%
    2. Exail SAS1× · 33%
    3. Warehouse Express LTd T/A Wex Photo Video1× · 33%

    Across media communications, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC, SWITCHSHOP LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

    4 listingsView all →
    AwardedFacilities Management🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Agilent Seahorse XFe96 Analyzer Service Contract

    Non-competitive procurement for an Agilent Seahorse XFe96 analyzer service contract due to technical requirements and lack of alternative suppliers.

    £12,779UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
    Published 25 Sept 2026
    AwardedEngineering🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Mill-Max Pins for X-Head Board Assembly

    Sole-source procurement notice for Mill-Max pins required by UKRI for X-head board assembly with no competing alternatives available.

    $29,850UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
    Published 24 Sept 2026
    AwardedResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Space Comm London 2027 Exhibition Stand

    UKRI has secured an exhibition stand for the Space Comm London 2027 event through a non-competitive procurement process.

    £10,790UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
    Published 24 Sept 2026
    AwardedEngineering🇬🇧United Kingdom

    OD Unit Box Procurement

    UKRI has concluded procurement of an OD Unit Box following a limited competition exercise.

    ¥3,287,000UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
    Published 24 Sept 2026

    Open in Research & Innovation

    4 open listingsView all →
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    ESRC Grow Awards for Researchers at Career Transition Points

    ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to support UK researchers building new capabilities, changing disciplines, or establishing independence during key career transitions.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    ESRC Curiosity-Driven Research Grants for Social Scientists

    ESRC funds curiosity-driven social science research projects led by individuals or small teams, offering up to £2 million (80% funded) for ambitious proposals lasting up to five years.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Experimental Medicine Studies on Gambling Disorder Mechanisms

    Funding for independent academic research using experimental medicine approaches to investigate the causal mechanisms of gambling disorder in human subjects.

    est.£10,000,000
    Published 8 Oct 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    MRC Centre of Research Excellence Funding - Round 5 Outline Applications

    Apply for up to £26.25 million in MRC funding over 14 years to establish a centre of research excellence addressing complex health challenges.

    est.£50,000,000
    Published 1 Oct 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06a888
    UR
    Buyer
    UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
    Sector
    Research & Innovation