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CSP25103 - Annual Vessel Inspection

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jul 2025 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP25103 - Annual Vessel Inspection" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This falls under the services industry category, specifically maritime safety inspection services. The procurement stage is complete, and it was conducted without competition due to technical reasons. The contract was awarded on 24th July 2025 and is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025, concluding by 30th September 2025. The procurement method used was direct, as the project was below the threshold and no competition was held.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime safety inspection services to build relationships with a high-profile central government body like UK Research and Innovation. Companies such as VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIMITED, which secured the contract, demonstrate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise are well-suited to such projects. Engaging in this sector could lead to further opportunities in government contracts, expanding the business's footprint in the public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25103 - Annual Vessel Inspection

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. UK Research & Innovation require a vessel inspection on the RSS SDA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056891
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044081-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 30 days
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

VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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