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PS26028 - IMES 6 monthly inspection on board RRS SDA

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Feb 2026 at 16:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation for contract PS26028 involves the award of a service contract for the inspection of man riding equipment on board the RRS SDA. The tender, classified under the "Repair and maintenance services" category, targets enterprises capable of providing comprehensive inspection services. Located in Swindon, the buying organisation initiated this procurement without competition under a direct award process, finalised on 3rd February 2026, valued at £14,718 GBP. The procurement method was deemed below threshold, aligning with the legal framework referenced by the UK Public General Act of 2023.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises like IMES International Limited, the awarded supplier. With the contract focusing explicitly on repair and inspection roles, companies with expertise or existing operations in this field might find related future opportunities and supply chain advantages. Companies familiar with maritime equipment inspections are particularly well-positioned to offer supplementary services that support the RRS SDA inspection requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26028 - IMES 6 monthly inspection on board RRS SDA

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 works. Brief Description of Requirement Inspection of man riding equipment on board RRS SDA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010179-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,718 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 5 May 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, 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

IMES INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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