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CSP25365 - Antenna Mechanical Inspection

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Sep 2025 at 15:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CSP25365 - Antenna Mechanical Inspection" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority under the central government category, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement, tagged under the industry category of services, specifically maritime safety inspection services, progressed to the award stage on 26th September 2025. This contract was awarded directly without competition, citing technical reasons, and was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The contract commenced on 15th September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 23rd March 2026, with a total gross value of £13,728.

This procurement presents specific opportunities for businesses with specialised knowledge in maritime safety inspections. Maritime Cranes and Components Ltd, identified as the supplier, highlights the contract's orientation towards companies familiar with antenna technicalities and maintenance. As the buying organisation seeks detailed technical expertise, businesses that can offer such specialised services and have a track record of working with government organisations will find growth potential in such tenders. Furthermore, this contract demonstrates a need for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that excel in niche technical services, aligning with government projects requiring specialist knowledge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25365 - Antenna Mechanical Inspection

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 supplier has detailed and intimate knowledge of the antenna and it's repair state to ensure it is functioning correctly at all times

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a38f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060301-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 6-12 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

MARITIME CRANES AND COMPONENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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