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GSS25188 - Icon Tuning and Helicon/Mcon Scaling

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Mar 2025 at 14:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract titled "GSS25188 - Icon Tuning and Helicon/Mcon Scaling" to STONE MARINE SERVICES LTD, an SME based in Inverkeithing, Fife. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for repair, maintenance, and associated services related to marine and other equipment. The contracting process was completed directly due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, which will be executed between 29th July 2025 and 2nd August 2025, is valued at £17,680. The buyer is located in Swindon, United Kingdom, and operates as a central government public authority.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in marine equipment repair and maintenance. SMEs with technical expertise in this niche can leverage the contract for growth, expanding their footprint within the industry by showcasing capabilities in specialised services. The direct procurement method indicates a reliance on highly specific technical skills, making it an ideal opportunity for companies with targeted competencies in marine services. Business growth can be driven by successfully fulfilling this contract, potentially leading to further engagements with UK Research and Innovation and similar government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25188 - Icon Tuning and Helicon/Mcon Scaling

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, services or works required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009004-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 2 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

STONE MARINE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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