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GSS25122 - Installation of Thrusters

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Apr 2025 at 12:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed a direct procurement process for the "Installation of Thrusters" on the Sir David Attenborough Ship under the title GSS25122. Due to the absence of suitable competition, TURBOCHARGING UK LIMITED has been selected to supply the necessary services. This contract was signed on 31st March 2025, with an active period from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025. The procurement method used was below-threshold direct procurement without competition, classified under the industry category of upgrading services of ships (CPV code 50245000). The primary location for this procurement is within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in maritime upgrades and propulsion systems. Businesses with expertise in ship enhancement and maintenance, particularly those experienced with advanced thruster installations, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Furthermore, smaller enterprises (SMEs) like TURBOCHARGING UK LIMITED can leverage such specialised contracts to demonstrate their capability and potentially open doors to larger projects in the marine and shipbuilding industry. This procurement underscores the UK's commitment to modernising maritime infrastructure, providing growth potential for skilled businesses in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25122 - Installation of Thrusters

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 as only a particular supplier can supply the works required. UK Research & Innovation require the installation of thrusters on a propulsion system on the Sir David Attenborough Ship.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012519-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50245000 - Upgrading services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,888 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 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

TURBOCHARGING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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