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GSS25311 - Flight parts

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Apr 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has progressed to the award stage, with Charcroft Electronics Ltd being the contracted supplier. The contract pertains to the supply of flight parts, classified under the goods industry category, particularly focusing on electrical components and parts for aircraft. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below the threshold, concluded on 29th April 2025. The contract will be active from 16th April to 19th August 2025 and encompasses delivery across the United Kingdom, linked to the tender ID GSS25311. The process was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the manufacturing or distribution of electrical components and aircraft parts. SMEs engaged in these sectors, such as Charcroft Electronics, are well-suited to compete, given the procurement's scale and scope. The limited competition nature offers a competitive edge to smaller businesses aiming to secure government contracts, facilitating entry into government supply chains and enhancing their portfolio through association with reputable public sector authorities.

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Notice Title

GSS25311 - Flight parts

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for Flight parts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050902
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017562-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

31681400 - Electrical components

34731000 - Parts for aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,216 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 19 Aug 2025 1-6 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

CHARCROFT ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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