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CSP25061 - Emergency Electrical Cover

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 May 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The procurement, titled "CSP25061 - Emergency Electrical Cover," falls under the services category and is conducted through a limited competition method. The contract, valued at £38,400 excluding VAT, was awarded on 28 May 2025 and commences on 2 June 2025, running until 14 November 2025. The procurement process is now in the Award stage, focusing on miscellaneous repair and maintenance services across the UK.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in electrical services. As the procurement method was a limited competition, it is particularly suited for companies like DARKE & TAYLOR LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise that successfully secured this contract. Businesses with expertise in emergency electrical services and maintenance can look to similar opportunities for expansion, benefiting from government procurement in central public authorities. Companies capable of offering such services nationwide will find this sector promising for fostering business growth through targeted public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

CSP25061 - Emergency Electrical Cover

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 require emergency services of an electrician.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05289f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028378-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 14 Nov 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

DARKE & TAYLOR

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