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GSS25195 - Annual service contract

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Mar 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has procured an annual service contract for primary water systems, under the title "GSS25195 - Annual service contract," concluded through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, due to technical reasons. The procurement process has been classified as complete, with the contract awarded to VWS (UK) Ltd T/A Veolia Water Technologies. The service contract covers the period from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026 with a gross value of £14,082. The contract serves locations within the United Kingdom and falls under the central government public authority industry category.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of specialised water technology systems looking to engage with central government procurement. Specifically, businesses that can provide high-quality consumables and renewal services for primary water systems would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The direct procurement method indicates the need for highly specific technical capabilities, highlighting opportunities for businesses that offer unique or proprietary solutions in this field.

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Notice Title

GSS25195 - Annual service contract

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 supply of Annual service contract renewal and consumables to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009040-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31161400 - Primary water systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,735 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
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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

VWS (UK) LTD T/A VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES

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