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UKRI-5213 StarFire Mk3 EGSE Equipment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Sep 2025 at 09:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) seeking to acquire StarFire Mk3 EGSE Equipment, classified under the IT software package industry category. This procurement is located at their office in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The process, categorized as complete, transitioned through direct procurement below the threshold without competition, indicating no formal tender stage. Significant dates include the contract signing on 19th September 2025, with the contract period stretching from 22nd September to 14th October 2025. The transaction's gross value amounted to £41,936.40, with STAR-Dundee Ltd, a large supplier based in Dundee, being the awarded supplier.

This procurement opportunity, while complete, highlights the potential for similar future engagements that can benefit businesses within the IT sector, particularly those providing sophisticated equipment alongside technical support. Direct procurement processes such as these can be particularly advantageous for businesses that maintain strong relationships with specific public organisations, in this case, central government authorities like UKRI. Entities capable of delivering highly specialised and niche technical goods are well-suited to thrive in such targeted procurement environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5213 StarFire Mk3 EGSE Equipment

Notice Description

UKRI has a requirement for StarFire Mk3 EGSE Equipment to support an existing project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058779-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,947 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 - 14 Oct 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

STAR-DUNDEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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