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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4396 SDA Lifting Equipment Checks"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4396 SDA Lifting Equipment Checks

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc9aa258-7c9c-43e3-973e-286e91211864

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4396 SDA Lifting Equipment Checks," which falls under the industry category of harbour equipment maintenance services. The contract involves the supply of services related to checks and management of lifting equipment onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough Vessel. The contract, valued at £34,900, was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication and is set in the Scotland region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 22nd October 2024 to 30th November 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in harbour equipment maintenance services, particularly those capable of managing lifting equipment inspections and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Companies like IMES International Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that large-scale enterprises with strong capabilities in this niche field are well-suited to compete. Winning such contracts with high-profile clients like UKRI could substantially enhance a company's portfolio and open avenues for further business growth in the marine and research sectors.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply of services relating to checks and management of lifting equipment onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough Vessel. Additional information: The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e635d4-d30b-4efa-bae8-135b685c5a50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,900 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e635d4-d30b-4efa-bae8-135b685c5a50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e635d4-d30b-4efa-bae8-135b685c5a50
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=905591016
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Provenance

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