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CSP25322 - Training Courses for Repair of Scroll Pumps

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Sep 2025 at 12:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation, situated at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, aimed to source specialist training courses for the repair of scroll pumps. This contract, titled "CSP25322 - Training Courses for Repair of Scroll Pumps," falls under the industry category of specialist training services. The procurement was executed under a direct procurement method due to an absence of competition, with Edwards Ltd being the sole supplier due to their unique technical capabilities. The contract's active period extends from 28th August 2025 to 23rd September 2025, encompassing the delivery of services within the United Kingdom. This procurement stage is categorised as 'award,' and highlights the completion of the contract details notice as of 9th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical training services, particularly those equipped to offer customised programs designed to upskill staff in niche technological areas like scroll pump repairs. The contract offers growth potential for companies proficient in delivering high-value specialist training services efficiently. While the current procurement has been completed successfully by Edwards Ltd, businesses with similar expertise could position themselves for future opportunities to provide innovative solutions and cost-saving services to large organisations, thereby enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25322 - Training Courses for Repair of Scroll Pumps

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. Brief Description of Requirement The cost of sending scroll pumps back to the supplier for repair is very expensive. This training will enable the technician team to repair these pumps in house for a fraction of the cost. There are currently over 30 of these pumps in service. Repairs are required every few years to each pump.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055006-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,743 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 23 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
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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

EDWARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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