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CSP25036 - Bespoke Station Leader Oil Spill Response Training

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 May 2025 at 10:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for a contracted service titled "CSP25036 - Bespoke Station Leader Oil Spill Response Training." The procurement, conducted through a direct method without competition due to specific technical reasons, commenced on 12th May 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st August 2025. The training is a specialist service under the environmental training category and involves bespoke spill response training for up to 10 delegates. The process has reached the award stage, with Oil Spill Response Ltd, located in Southampton, being selected as the supplier.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and training to compete in niche markets where specific technical expertise is required. Companies that are capable of delivering complex training and have the requisite technical resources for environmental incident management could find potential growth by partnering with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Although this specific tender was awarded without competition, similar future opportunities might benefit businesses proficient in developing specialised training and response solutions for environmental challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25036 - Bespoke Station Leader Oil Spill Response Training

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 The service being bought is specialist spill response training for up to 10 delegates, over 2 days at the trainers' premises. It includes the trainers (2 for theory and extra trainers for practical exercise support), course materials, course catering, transport between classroom and field location, provision of PPE & provision of all spill response equipment in the field including boat support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051594
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022131-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 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, 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

OIL SPILL RESPONSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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