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CSP26029 - Spares & Diagnostics Expertise for ABB Control System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Jan 2026 at 08:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process summarised here involves UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract titled "CSP26029 - Spares & Diagnostics Expertise for ABB Control System" is situated in the services industry, specifically focusing on research services. This contract was completed following a direct procurement method without competition, indicating that only one supplier could meet the requirements. The process was concluded with the award and signing of the contract on 31st December 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026. The procurement pertains to regions within the UK.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for those businesses possessing niche expertise in providing spares and diagnostics for control systems, specifically for ABB systems. Given the direct procurement approach, only companies like ABB LIMITED, which can offer specialised services without competition, are deemed suitable. Small to large-scale companies with unique capabilities in control system diagnostics and maintenance could potentially seek similar direct opportunities by enhancing their specialisation and collaboration with entities such as UK Shared Business Services Ltd, thus fostering business growth in this targeted service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26029 - Spares & Diagnostics Expertise for ABB Control System

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to only one particular supplier can supply the goods & services. UKRI require Spares & Diagnostics Expertise for ABB Control System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061051
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007357-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,890 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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

ABB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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