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CSP26308 - RRS SDA Helideck Certification - FSE Attendance

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, focuses on the contract titled "CSP26308 - RRS SDA Helideck Certification - FSE Attendance." This contract is categorised under 'Repair and maintenance services of ships' and operates without competition due to the specific nature of the required work. The location is specified as the United Kingdom, with key activities happening in Swindon and Aberdeen. The procurement method is direct, and the tender process has been concluded, as the contract is already active and signed on 4th March 2026 with an end date of 26th June 2026. The contract involves services valued at £13,540.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses involved in ship maintenance services, particularly those specialised in helideck certifications. It is tailored for SMEs and would suit businesses that have specific expertise in the sector, such as the awarded supplier, Helideck Certification Agency Ltd. Given the direct procurement method and the absence of competition, businesses that have a history of collaboration with UK Research and Innovation or possess niche expertise in servicing ships will find this an advantageous growth opportunity. The contracting authority, UK Research and Innovation, has central government connections, offering a valuable avenue for future projects in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

CSP26308 - RRS SDA Helideck Certification - FSE Attendance

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to the specific work that is needed and the prior work being done by this supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025362-2026
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

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HELIDECK CERTIFICATION AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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