AwardedAwarded 18 February 2026
UKRI-5300 BAS - Provision of DriX USV Operation services
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government
In brief
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded this contract to Exail SAS on 18 February 2026.
The notice gives a value of £210,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 2 years with extensions, starting 16 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
UKRI has appointed a supplier to provide DRiX USV Operation services for The British Antarctic Survey as part of project GIANT.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Exail SAS 1 bid received | £209,900 | Awarded 22 January 2026 23 February 2026 to 14 February 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 079895-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 005628-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 015263-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 079895-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 4 December 2025, last updated 19 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.