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CSP25685 - Mattresses for RRS SDA

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 Dec 2025 at 09:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Research and Innovation and facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, involved the supply and delivery of mattresses for the RRS Sir David Attenborough. This procurement falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically mattresses, with the main delivery location being the United Kingdom. The process has concluded successfully, with the contract awarded on 11th December 2025 to Ship Shape World Ltd, a company based in Catfield. This process followed a limited competition procurement method and was completed without exceeding the established threshold, indicating a specific and targeted procurement exercise.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector, especially those specialising in supplying high-quality commercial products like mattresses. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their market presence, secure high-profile clientele like UK governmental bodies, and potentially expand their service offerings to meet exacting requirements. Given the successful award to an SME, this procurement underscores the potential for agile businesses to thrive in supplying specialised products to significant national projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25685 - Mattresses for RRS SDA

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of mattresses onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085237-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39143112 - Mattresses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,578 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 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 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

SHIP SHAPE WORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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