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CSP26783 - Service of 7 x life rafts

UK Research and Innovation

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19 Aug 2026 at 09:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation required servicing for seven life rafts. The requirement is a marine equipment maintenance service covering lifeboat-related work and repair and maintenance services. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. UKRI is the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring and shared-service organisation. The procurement concerns services rather than the purchase of new vessels or general research support. It is therefore relevant to businesses that service, maintain or repair life rafts and related marine safety equipment for public-sector or research organisations. The requirement was handled as a single procurement covering all seven life rafts.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Marine Consult North Aps. The contract was awarded on 18 August 2026 and signed on 18 August 2026. It runs from 19 August 2026 to 30 September 2026, with a gross and stated value of DKK 122,200. The contract is below the applicable threshold. UKRI used a direct award without competition, recorded as being without competition for technical reasons because only one particular supplier could provide the required services and works. The award covers the single lot and remains active, as does the contract. This was a contract details notice, not a call for competition.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement from UK Research and Innovation for specialist servicing of seven life rafts, delivered through a direct route justified by technical exclusivity. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable capability to service and maintain life rafts or lifeboat equipment, carry out the required marine safety work, and show why its technical competence and service offer can meet the buyer’s specific requirement. The incumbent supplier is a Denmark-based SME, indicating that relevant specialist businesses do not need to be large organisations to serve this buyer. Marine maintenance providers with experience supporting public-sector or research-sector operations may find this buyer’s requirement profile commercially relevant when assessing similar future demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26783 - Service of 7 x life rafts

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 and works required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the Service of 7 x life rafts to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e718
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078784-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34521400 - Lifeboats

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 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

Marine Consult North Aps

Further Information

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