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title: "RRS Discovery Main Engine Spares"
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# RRS Discovery Main Engine Spares

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79b51bc9-fcd9-4e08-9df9-662d38f3bb36

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## Summary

The procurement process for engine spares for the RRS Discovery was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, an organisation based in Swindon, England. This contract, valued at £35,088.47, falls under the "Ships and boats" category within the goods procurement sector. The tender was awarded on 30th May 2019 and is classified as a direct procurement method due to its single tender action approach, which was executed on account of technical reasons. The contract commenced on 31st May 2019 and is set to end on 14th June 2019.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses involved in the marine engineering sector, particularly those supplying engine components and related services. Given the direct nature of the procurement process, suppliers with specialised capabilities and experience in delivering technical goods to government entities may find this opportunity particularly accessible. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore potential partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements to compete effectively in this niche market.

## Notice

This is a requirement for engine spares for the RRS Discovery. This was a single source action awarded against procurement regulation 32, 2, b(ii) competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe88092-0b74-491c-9c17-2d9731f32a4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2019 - 14 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,088 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,088 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARTSILA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 30 May 2019 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe88092-0b74-491c-9c17-2d9731f32a4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe88092-0b74-491c-9c17-2d9731f32a4e
  30th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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