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GSS25234 - SKF Magnetic Systems Engineering and Commissioning Services Choppers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Mar 2025 at 10:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a public procurement process titled "GSS25234 - SKF Magnetic Systems Engineering and Commissioning Services Choppers," within the industry category of bearings and repair and maintenance services. The procurement was conducted directly due to technical reasons limiting competition and is now complete. This contract was awarded to SKF Magnetic Bearings and spans from 25 March 2025 to 1 April 2025. The procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, UK, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract notice was published on 28 March 2025.

This tender presents a targeted opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced engineering, particularly those with capabilities in magnetic systems and commissioning services. SMEs with expertise in this niche field may find similar non-competitive procurements advantageous for establishing partnerships with large public authorities such as UKRI. Suppliers operating within specialised technical domains can leverage such contracts to affirm their market presence and expand their portfolio of high-value projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25234 - SKF Magnetic Systems Engineering and Commissioning Services Choppers

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 SKF Magnetic Systems Engineering and Commissioning Services Choppers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f9d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011694-2025
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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

44440000 - Bearings

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,198 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 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
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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

SKF MAGNETIC BEARINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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