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GSS25318 - Testing Equipment STP

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 May 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, pertains to the acquisition of Testing Equipment STP under tender ID "GSS25318". Classified under the services industry category, the procurement follows a direct method, facilitated due to the lack of competition for technical reasons. This procurement, led by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, has reached the award stage, with a contract now active as of 1st May 2025. Situated in Swindon, the contract is aligned with central government authority specifications, covering potential services across the United Kingdom, with the monetary value of €21,241.72.

The awarded contract to PPU Umweltetchnik GmbH, a large-scale supplier based in Germany, underscores an opportunity for businesses with expertise in repair and maintenance services. Firms equipped to provide specialised technical equipment or services associated with central government requirements could find growth prospects in aligning with such unique procurement niches. Although the procurement process was direct and below the competition threshold, similar future opportunities might arise that cater to businesses capable of delivering niche technical solutions, suggesting room for innovation-focused enterprises to expand in this sector.

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Notice Title

GSS25318 - Testing Equipment STP

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 service. The requirement is for Testing Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026412-2025
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,241 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 2 Jun 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
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

PPU UMWELTETCHNIK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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