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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4771

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Apr 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has awarded a contract identified as "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4771" for bespoke hot water cylinders under the industry category of central-heating equipment. The procurement process is complete and falls under the award stage. The contract, valued at £34,730.54, will have the goods delivered to the East of England within the contract period from 18 March to 30 April 2025. Selection was made through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, adhering to regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. The award notice was published on 16 April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying central-heating equipment, particularly bespoke hot water cylinders. Large-scale suppliers like Smith Brother Stores Ltd, who have been awarded this contract, are ideal candidates for such tenders due to the specific nature of the products required and the delivery capabilities necessary. Engaging in such procurement processes can significantly bolster business growth by establishing strong ties with reputable public sector clients like UKRI and expanding market presence within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4771

Notice Description

Bespoke Hot Water Cylinders Additional information: The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c41c4cf0-1e44-41d4-87ee-3a17292c2777
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58e8310-ccc8-4076-942a-b9bc3744fa03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39715210 - Central-heating equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITH BROTHER STORES

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