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GSS25147 - Thermal Vacuum Chamber with Training

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Mar 2025 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "GSS25147 - Thermal Vacuum Chamber with Training" in the industry category of technical training services. The contracting process, led by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, took place in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, owing to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and it has reached the award stage with the contract signed on 25th February 2025. The contract, valued at £14,000 net (£16,800 gross), was awarded to SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), with services to be delivered from 26th February 2025 to 28th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in advanced technical training and equipment supply, particularly those specialising in thermal vacuum chambers. Companies that are well-positioned to compete are those with a robust understanding of technical requirements in specialised scientific apparatus and the ability to deliver precise, high-quality training services. SMEs with a track record in aerospace, research, and satellite applications would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth, enabling them to enhance their portfolio and build valuable partnerships with central government bodies such as UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

GSS25147 - Thermal Vacuum Chamber with Training

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007591-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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