AwardedAwarded 5 October 2026
Ultrasonic Protection Draggone
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government
In brief
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded laboratory equipment work to Cathelco Ltd on 5 October 2026.
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What the notice says
This project is an extension to the system that is currently installed on RRS Sir David Attenborough.
DRAGGONE is an ultrasonic system that prevents build up of microbiological animals and algae on the hull. This then prevents the transfer of invasive species in and out of protected zones like Antarctica. This system will extend the current one fitted to include sea inlets and spaces open to the sea that are not covered by the current system.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Cathelco Ltd | £101,350 | 5 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 096938-2026
About the buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)Last 12 months
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From notice 096938-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 14 October 2026.