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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4732 Inflatable Liferafts for Twin Otters

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Mar 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for GB-Swindon: UKRI-4732 Inflatable Liferafts for Twin Otters, categorised under Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment (CPV code 35110000). The procurement was aimed at acquiring liferafts, with a total value of GBP 28,586.93. The delivery location is specified as the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with Eastern Aero Marine Inc selected as the supplier. The tender period concluded on 11th February 2025, and the contract period commenced on 13th February 2025, lasting until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and rescue equipment to engage with a key public sector entity like UK Research & Innovation. Suppliers of firefighting and safety equipment, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying liferafts, would find this procurement of interest. The contract, while not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, can help establish or strengthen relationships with government research bodies, potentially leading to future collaborative opportunities and enhancing business visibility.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4732 Inflatable Liferafts for Twin Otters

Notice Description

Purchase of Liferafts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d26f1d2a-e89f-41fd-bd96-4cffb1efe5de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864014cc-6ca1-4541-a466-9caef52fd222
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,586 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,586 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 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
NERC procurement Team
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

EASTERN AERO MARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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