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CSP26709 - Service of water systems

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Jul 2026 at 10:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CSP26709 - Service of water systems," was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and was conducted at the national level across the United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, and no competition was held, given the technical specificity of the requirement. The contract was awarded to VWS (UK) LTD on 27th July 2026 and is set to commence on 1st November 2026, concluding on 31st October 2027.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for large-scale businesses that specialise in technical repair and maintenance, particularly in water systems. Although this specific tender was awarded without competition due to its unique requirements, it underscores the demand for specialised services that certain businesses can leverage to enter niche markets. Companies capable of providing alternative solutions or possessing proprietary technologies in similar fields may find pursuing future tenders in this sector advantageous for growth and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26709 - Service of water systems

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 services required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those services. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Service of water systems to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d500
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071113-2026
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,622 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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 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

VWS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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