Award

CSP25270 - Aquadopp for RaTs mooring

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 15:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, facilitated by UK Research and Innovation, pertains to the award of a contract for "CSP25270 - Aquadopp for RaTs mooring". As a central government public authority, they have partnered with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, operating from Swindon. The procurement falls under the industry category of instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases, and focuses on the goods category. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 7th August 2025 and concluding on 26th September 2025. Given the specific technical nature of the equipment required, the procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, thus leading to Nortek Instruments Ltd t/a Nortek UK being chosen as the supplier.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses within the specialised field of liquid and gas measurement instruments, particularly those with innovative technologies that meet exacting technical specifications. While the contract was awarded without competition, similar opportunities may arise, creating potential business growth for companies that can provide bespoke or highly specialised solutions. Business entities of suitable scale that have existing capabilities in this niche market stand to benefit significantly from engaging with central government bodies like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25270 - Aquadopp for RaTs mooring

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. Details notice for aquadopp for RaTs mooring.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05839e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047019-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 26 Sep 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

NORTEK INSTRUMENTS LTD T/A NORTEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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