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CSP26764 - MP Breaker Modification

UK Research and Innovation

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12 Aug 2026 at 15:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured specialist services to modify an MP Breaker and provide an onshore systems engineer. The requirement covers marine equipment modification, engineering support, repair and associated maintenance services, classified under CPV 50240000. The work supports UKRI’s operational need for a modified MP Breaker together with engineering input for the related onshore system. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement for UKRI as its shared service provider. The selected supplier, Kongsberg Maritime AS, is based in Aalesund, Norway, and specialises in marine equipment and associated engineering services. This opportunity is therefore most relevant to businesses with marine systems engineering, equipment modification and technical maintenance capability, particularly those familiar with MP Breaker systems and connected onshore infrastructure.

The procurement is complete and was awarded directly without competition because the buyer recorded an absence of competition for technical reasons, with only one supplier able to provide the required goods and services. It was a below-threshold, direct procurement covering one completed lot. Kongsberg Maritime AS received the award on 6 July 2026. The contract was signed on 6 July 2026, runs from 7 July 2026 to 31 October 2026, and has an awarded value of EUR 19,873 gross. The contract remains active. UKRI is the buyer and UK Shared Business Services Ltd is the procuring entity. Evaluation was not competitive; the stated basis was technical exclusivity rather than a scored tender process.

This procurement demonstrates demand from UKRI for narrowly specialised marine engineering rather than general facilities or engineering services. A credible competitor for similar work would need to understand MP Breaker equipment, carry out modification work safely, and provide engineers able to support associated onshore systems. The requirement favours suppliers with direct technical knowledge of the relevant equipment, dependable access to specialist personnel and the capacity to deliver both equipment modification and systems engineering as one service. Kongsberg Maritime AS’s selection, together with the recorded technical-reasons justification, indicates that proprietary knowledge, equipment-specific competence or an equivalent ability to support the existing system would be important when assessing future suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26764 - MP Breaker Modification

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 MP Breaker Modification and Onshore System Engineer to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e2e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076890-2026
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

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,873 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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
Postcode Area
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 AS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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