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GSS25254 - System Support Care Agreement

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Apr 2025 at 10:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded the procurement process for a System Support Care Agreement under procurement ID GSS25254. The contract falls under the category of services, specifically repair and maintenance services, and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement used a direct method due to technical reasons, and the process was completed without competition. ABB Ltd has been awarded the contract, which runs from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. The contract, valued at £11,968.00 (net) or £14,361.60 (gross), was signed on 31 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in system support and maintenance services. With the classification of the procurement under repair and maintenance of plant, companies in this field can leverage their expertise to secure future contracts. Larger businesses, like ABB Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited due to their capacity and specialist skills. This procurement method, being direct and below threshold, allows qualified suppliers with specific technical capabilities to partake in similar non-competitive tenders, fostering growth in tailored service provision within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25254 - System Support Care Agreement

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. UKRI had a requirement for a System Support Care Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012454-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,968 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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

ABB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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