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CSP25013 - Facilitation services to support the "Groundwater for Development in Africa" project

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 May 2025 at 10:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "CSP25013 - Facilitation services to support the 'Groundwater for Development in Africa' project" has been undertaken by the UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services category, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services, and was completed using a direct procurement method due to the absence of competition. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award made to Ask for Water GmbH, a large-scale supplier based in Switzerland. The contract was signed on 1st March 2025, with the service delivery period extending from 1st April 2025 to 31st December 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy services related to groundwater and water-supply projects. Companies with strong expertise in these areas, particularly those with international experience and extensive local contact networks, would have been well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Although this specific contract has been awarded, it highlights the potential for future opportunities for firms that can offer specialised consultancy and advisory services in similar contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25013 - Facilitation services to support the "Groundwater for Development in Africa" project

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. Brief Description of Requirement BGS wishes to use the supplier's extensive local contact network and expertise to facilitate an African advisory group to the project which will ensure delivery of relevant and fit for purpose outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0510a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020380-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,905 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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, 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

ASK FOR WATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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