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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4732 Inflatable Liferafts for Twin Otters"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4732 Inflatable Liferafts for Twin Otters

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d26f1d2a-e89f-41fd-bd96-4cffb1efe5de

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for GB-Swindon: UKRI-4732 Inflatable Liferafts for Twin Otters, categorised under Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment (CPV code 35110000). The procurement was aimed at acquiring liferafts, with a total value of GBP 28,586.93. The delivery location is specified as the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with Eastern Aero Marine Inc selected as the supplier. The tender period concluded on 11th February 2025, and the contract period commenced on 13th February 2025, lasting until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and rescue equipment to engage with a key public sector entity like UK Research & Innovation. Suppliers of firefighting and safety equipment, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying liferafts, would find this procurement of interest. The contract, while not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, can help establish or strengthen relationships with government research bodies, potentially leading to future collaborative opportunities and enhancing business visibility.

## Notice

Purchase of Liferafts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864014cc-6ca1-4541-a466-9caef52fd222 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,586 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,586 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | EASTERN AERO MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864014cc-6ca1-4541-a466-9caef52fd222

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864014cc-6ca1-4541-a466-9caef52fd222
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=935403174
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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