CSP26571 - Engineer attendance / assessment

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 06:58

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, has completed a procurement process titled "CSP26571 - Engineer attendance / assessment" in the engineering services category. The contract was awarded on 3rd June 2026 for an engineer's visit and assessment of a Hydrostatic Lubrication Unit Sensor Failure, with the contract period running from 4th June 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement was a direct award, executed below threshold and without competition, due to the specialised technical requirements that only a specific supplier could meet. The awarded supplier is Kongsberg Maritime AS, a large organisation based in Norway, engaging in a direct procurement method.

This procurement presents limited opportunities for business growth due to its direct award nature; however, it highlights potential avenues for organisations with niche technical abilities to establish relationships with central government buyers like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses specialising in engineering services and possessing unique technical capabilities could position themselves strategically for future opportunities where niche expertise is essential. Engaging in networking and staying informed about upcoming tenders from entities such as UK Research and Innovation could benefit companies aiming to expand their reach into similar high-specialisation contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP26571 - Engineer attendance / assessment

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. Details notice for an engineer visit & assessment of Hydrostatic Lubrication Unit Sensor Failure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053099-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,128 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

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