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GSS25284 - Subscription of Condition Monitoring Systems for Analysis and Data Storage Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Apr 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the subscription of Condition Monitoring Systems for Analysis and Data Storage Services. The procurement falls under the services industry category and was conducted directly without competition due to technical reasons, as only a specific supplier, IKM Instrutek AS from Norway, could meet the requirements. The contract was signed on 1st April 2025 and will be in effect from 2nd April 2025 to 1st April 2026. The gross value of the contract is £16,855.30.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in monitoring and control services to demonstrate their technical capabilities and innovativeness in a niche market. The direct procurement method highlights the importance of having unique technical expertise that sets a business apart. SMEs involved in the development and provision of advanced monitoring systems and data storage solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts with UKRI or other public authorities requiring specialised services. This contract underscores the advantage of possessing proprietary technology or specialised skills in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

GSS25284 - Subscription of Condition Monitoring Systems for Analysis and Data Storage Services

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 of a Subscription of Condition Monitoring Systems for Analysis and Data Storage Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05014a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014549-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,046 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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, coreservices@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

IKM INSTRUTEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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