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GSS25283 - Water Purification Systems Maintenance Plan

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Apr 2025 at 13:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the maintenance plan of water purification systems, titled "GSS25283 - Water Purification Systems Maintenance Plan." The contract pertains to the services industry and is situated in various locations within the United Kingdom, specifically addressed at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates being the start of the contract on 1st April 2025 and the end on 31st March 2026. The process was conducted directly due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement creates valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. Given the contract's nature and specific requirements, firms with technical expertise and experience in water purification systems would be well-suited to undertake such projects. This contract, valued at £11,785 with a gross amount of £14,142, highlights the importance of delivering high-quality and reliable maintenance services, which can lead to long-term partnerships and further business growth in the public sector. The awarded supplier for this contract is MERCK LIFE SCIENCE UK LIMITED.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25283 - Water Purification Systems Maintenance Plan

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. UK Research & Innovation require a specific water purification systems & maintenance plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fee3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013694-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,785 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 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 - 31 Mar 2026 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, professionalservices@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

MERCK LIFE SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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