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CSP25757 - Ride On Sweeper

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Jan 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity, entails the acquisition of a Ride On Sweeper under the contract reference CSP25757. This contract, classified under the industry of suction-sweeper vehicles, is directed toward a specific technical requirement and completed via a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Kennet Equipment Leasing Ltd. The process is at the award and contract stage, with the contract having been signed on 7th January 2026. The contract is active as of 12th January 2026 and will run until 7th December 2028, with a total contract value of £35,800.27, gross amount. The delivery is located within the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region of Swindon.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing niche technical equipment to government bodies, especially those that can offer products with unique specifications required by public authorities. Companies like Kennet Equipment Leasing Ltd, which already operates within the niche equipment leasing sector, are well-suited for such opportunities due to their capacity to meet specific public sector needs. SMEs and other businesses experienced in delivering specialised goods can leverage such contracts to expand their presence in the public procurement market, especially when there are limited competitive conditions.

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Notice Title

CSP25757 - Ride On Sweeper

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. UKRI Require the purchase of a new Ride On Sweeper.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006717-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144431 - Suction-sweeper vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 7 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

KENNET EQUIPMENT LEASING

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