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CSP26568 - ConConnect remote system

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Jun 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation focused on providing a ConConnect remote system. This contract, identified with the title "CSP26568 - ConConnect remote system," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of ships. The procurement took place in Swindon, United Kingdom, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The process was concluded as of 4th June 2026, following a direct procurement method due to the absence of feasible competition, involving large-scale supplier Kongsberg Maritime AS from Norway. The contract commenced on 4th June 2026 and is due to end on 29th January 2027, with an overall value of £21,200 GBP.

This tender offers business growth potential particularly for firms skilled in marine equipment systems or those capable of providing innovative repair and maintenance services for ships. The direct procurement method highlights a niche market opportunity for companies with specialised technical capabilities that are distinct from typical competitive processes. Organisations capable of fulfilling unique technical specifications without substantial rivalry are particularly well-positioned to leverage this type of procurement engagement.

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Notice Title

CSP26568 - ConConnect remote system

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. Contract details notice for the supply of ConConnect remote system and Commissioning of the Mcon, based on the Norwegian SSE rates to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06addc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052957-2026
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
Large

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
£21,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 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

KONGSBERG MARITIME

Further Information

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