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CSP25030 - Performance Maintenance service coverage

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2025 at 11:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has concluded a direct procurement for "CSP25030 - Performance Maintenance service coverage." This contract covers performance maintenance services within the industry category of system maintenance services across the United Kingdom region. The contract is active from 12th May 2025 to 31st May 2026 and was awarded to Waters Ltd. The procurement method used was below threshold direct procurement, without competition, due to the absence of suitable alternatives. The procurement process is in the award and contract stage, effective as of 11th May 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in system maintenance services, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke and high-standard maintenance solutions, to understand the procurement preferences of central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation. Although the contract was awarded without competition, it highlights the importance of demonstrating technical capacity and exclusivity in one's offerings. Businesses in the related sector should consider how they can position themselves to meet the specific needs of large public institutions for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25030 - Performance Maintenance service coverage

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 services. Brief Description of Requirement: Performance Maintenance service coverage 01/06/25 to 31/05/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028054-2025
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

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 May 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
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

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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