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GSS25216 - Training Course for C-Trap Equipment

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 Mar 2025 at 14:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation is the buying organisation for the procurement process titled "GSS25216 - Training Course for C-Trap Equipment". This falls within the industry category of training programme services and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, and the contract has been concluded. Key dates include the contract signing on 16 March 2025, and the contract period from 17 March 2025 to 21 March 2025. The procurement method used was direct, below-threshold procurement without competition due to the unique technical requirements that only a specific supplier, Lumicks B.V from Amsterdam, could fulfil.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech training solutions and equipment training systems to offer their expertise to central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation. The low competition and targeted technical requirements make it particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised, high-value services. Companies with relevant expertise can look to establish themselves as trusted suppliers in this niche market, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25216 - Training Course for C-Trap Equipment

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. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of a Training Course for C-Trap Equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010432-2025
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

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,430 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 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

LUMICKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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