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PS25340 - Annual BES Insurance inspection services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Nov 2025 at 11:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, seeking out annual insurance inspection services related to Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and pressure systems. The contract, titled "PS25340 - Annual BES Insurance inspection services," falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Based in Swindon, UK, the procurement reached the conclusion stage with the status marked as complete. The contract was awarded without competition due to the absence of reasonable alternatives, commencing on 26th November 2025 and concluding on 22nd November 2026. The contractual arrangement was facilitated directly by UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the engineering and inspection services sector, particularly those specialising in insurance inspections of pressure systems and lifting equipment. While the procurement process did not involve competitive tendering, similar future opportunities may arise, allowing businesses to position themselves as potential suppliers. Companies with expertise in heavy lifting and inspection services, like the already contracted British Engineering Services Ltd, would be well-suited to take advantage of similar procurements, thus fostering business growth within this niche market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25340 - Annual BES Insurance inspection services

Notice Description

*****THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE , NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or work Brief description of Requirement Annual BES Insurance inspection services for LOLER & Pressure systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eae1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077994-2025
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,936 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 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, professionalservices@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

BRITISH ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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