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GSS25175 - Maintenance & Repairs

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Mar 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for maintenance and repair services under the project title "GSS25175 - Maintenance & Repairs". Located in Swindon, the procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, facilitated this procurement process. This award notice, dated 18 March 2025, follows a limited competition procurement exercise due to the below-threshold value of the contract, which totals GBP 32,442.51 excluding VAT, with a gross amount of GBP 38,931.01. The contract commenced on 11 March 2025 and is set to conclude on 9 March 2026. The supplier selected for this service is Heap & Partners Ltd, an SME based in Birkenhead, operating in the mechanical engineering services industry.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in mechanical engineering services to engage with central government contracts, which can result in business growth and enhanced credibility within the industry. Companies capable of delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, targeting public authorities and central government bodies seeking reliable and responsive service providers. Participating in these tenders can provide long-term business stability and potential for scaling through building a robust portfolio of government contracts.

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Notice Title

GSS25175 - Maintenance & Repairs

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Maintenance & Repairs This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009868-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,442 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 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
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

HEAP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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