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UKRI-5259 BAS - Capstone C30 Microturbine Spare parts

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Sep 2025 at 07:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has concluded a procurement process titled "UKRI-5259 BAS - Capstone C30 Microturbine Spare parts" in the industry category of "goods," specifically focusing on turbine generator sets. This contract pertains to the UKRI's need for spare parts for the Capstone C30 Microturbine, intended for use by the British Antarctic Survey. The procurement was executed using a direct method, below threshold without competition, signifying that the buy was made directly with a supplier without going through a competitive tendering process. The contract was signed on 19th September 2025, with a performance period starting on 22nd September 2025 and concluding on 26th December 2025, and it is valued at £52,769.22.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in microturbine parts or turbine generator sets. Companies such as Capstone Power Solutions LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in West Yorkshire, have the potential to benefit from similar opportunities in the future. Businesses that can supply specialised components within the energy sector or those capable of offering rapid delivery and spare parts solutions in remote locations like the British Antarctic Survey can find vibrant market prospects and bolster their expertise and visibility in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5259 BAS - Capstone C30 Microturbine Spare parts

Notice Description

UKRI-5259 BAS - Capstone C30 Microturbine Spare parts package for British Antarctic Survey

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058729-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31124100 - Turbine generator sets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,974 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 26 Dec 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

CAPSTONE POWER SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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