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GSS25164 - Fire Water Mist Nozzles

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2025 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a public procurement process for the contract entitled "GSS25164 - Fire Water Mist Nozzles" within the central government industry category. The procuring entity for this contract is UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement, which has reached the awarding stage, saw the contract awarded on 24th February 2025 and is scheduled to be active from 25th February 2025 to 29th September 2025. This direct procurement method was chosen due to technical reasons, where only a specific supplier could meet the requirement; Marine Consult North Aps from Denmark was the awarded supplier, with the contract gross amounting to DKK 186,803.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in fire safety equipment and logistics. The unique technical requirements stipulate that this contract is highly suitable for large-scale suppliers with the capability to provide specialised fire mist nozzle systems and their installations. Companies in the fire safety manufacturing and logistics sector, especially those with a track record of handling intricate and tailored government contracts, will find such tenders advantageous to expand their market presence and renown within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

GSS25164 - Fire Water Mist Nozzles

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, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. Award notice for the RRS Sir David Attenborough Supply and installation of valve repair kits for the water mist valves (Fire System) with Freight and Logistics to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e98c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007939-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44482100 - Fire hoses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,803 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 29 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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

MARINE CONSULT NORTH

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