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CSP26135 - Outboards & Rigging Kits

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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06 Feb 2026 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "CSP26135 - Outboards & Rigging Kits," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically marine propulsion with a CPV code of 42111100 for outboard motors. This procurement process is in the 'Award' stage, having completed a limited competition procurement exercise below the threshold. The contract commenced on 5th February 2026 and runs until 30th September 2026, with Island RIBs Manufacturing Ltd being awarded as the supplier.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs within the marine propulsion manufacturing industry. Companies specialising in the production and supply of outboard engines and rigging kits would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Additionally, the limited competition procurement method suggests that businesses with a unique or niche offering in this market might have a competitive advantage. This contract not only solidifies existing supplier relationships but also opens up potential for future collaborations with central government public authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

CSP26135 - Outboards & Rigging Kits

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Outboard Engines & Rigging Kit with shipping to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064993
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010745-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42111100 - Outboard motors for marine propulsion

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,444 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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

ISLAND RIBS MANUFACTURING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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