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CSP26512 - CIUK 2026 Power

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 May 2026 at 07:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26512 - CIUK 2026 Power" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of "services," specifically offering hotel meeting and conference services. This was a non-competitive direct procurement, awarded on technical grounds to THE EXHIBITION & EVENTS CO. LTD due to the absence of viable competition. The process is currently in the awarded and contract stage, concluding with the contract signed on 12th May 2026. The event took place on 13th May 2026 with a gross contract value of GBP 16,624.20.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and conference services to showcase their capabilities. Although this specific procurement was conducted without competition due to its specialised nature, similar tenders present opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with central government bodies such as UK Research and Innovation. Enterprises capable of providing unique and specialised services in the events sector would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26512 - CIUK 2026 Power

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:- CIUK 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045974-2026
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,853 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 13 May 2026 24 hours
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
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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

THE EXHIBITION & EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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