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CSP25276 - Groundwater for Development

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has recently completed a public procurement process titled "CSP25276 - Groundwater for Development" under the buyer identification GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG. This pertains to the engineering services category within the United Kingdom. The procurement process was concluded with an award notice, highlighting that due to technical reasons and lack of competition, only a specific supplier could fulfil the requirement. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acted as the procuring entity. The contract period commenced on 11th August 2025 and is set to end by 11th November 2025, with the document published on 1st September 2025.

This procurement opportunity provides business growth potential mainly for companies specialising in engineering services, particularly those with capabilities in groundwater development. Larger businesses with specific technical expertise and capacity to handle central government contracts could benefit from engaging with such direct procurement opportunities. The collaboration with UKRI, a prominent public authority focused on innovation and research, presents an ideal platform for suppliers like Ask for Water Ltd, offering specialised engineering services, to expand their scope and establish a foothold in governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25276 - Groundwater for Development

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Groundwater for Development This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05911c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052728-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,905 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 11 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ASK FOR WATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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