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CSP26426 - Service Agreement

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Apr 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has recently completed a procurement process titled "CSP26426 - Service Agreement" within the repair and maintenance services category. Located in Swindon, the buying organisation operates as a central government public authority. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold, conducted without competition due to technical reasons, where only MB AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED could fulfil the required services. The contract, valued at £24,997.08 gross, is active from 22nd April 2026 to 31st December 2026. The notice associated with this contract was published on 23rd April 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, especially those capable of providing highly technical solutions where competition is limited. SMEs like MB AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED have demonstrated their ability to secure contracts through their unique technical capabilities. Companies with expertise in delivering specialised services within the UK can leverage similar opportunities, particularly focusing on collaboration with central government authorities where niche expertise is required.

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Notice Title

CSP26426 - Service Agreement

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, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement:- Service Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037159-2026
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
£20,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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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

MB AIR SYSTEMS

Further Information

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