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UKRI-6187 Vertiv Busbar Parts

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Jul 2026 at 14:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of Vertiv busbar parts. The tender, identified as UKRI-6187, falls under the goods industry category specifically related to parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus. SSE COMMERCIAL LTD, a large business located in Old Harlow, Essex, has been awarded the contract valued at £83,791.80, with the procurement conducted through a direct method below the threshold, and was completed without competition. The procurement stage is at completion with the contract term running from 25th June 2026 to 31st March 2027, and the goods will be delivered in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of electrical components, particularly those specialising in parts for electricity distribution or control systems. Due to the direct procurement method, businesses with established relationships and proven expertise in this sector are well-positioned to meet similar demands in future tenders. As government contracts typically provide stable revenue streams, securing such opportunities can foster both short-term gains and long-term growth for businesses adept in delivering quality components efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6187 Vertiv Busbar Parts

Notice Description

UKRI has selected a supplier to supply replacement vertiv busbar parts. This is supply of parts only, no fitting is included.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d25c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069890-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,791 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
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, WILTSHIRE
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

SSE COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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