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title: "GSS25147 - Thermal Vacuum Chamber with Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e8cc"
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published: "2025-03-03"
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# GSS25147 - Thermal Vacuum Chamber with Training

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e8cc

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "GSS25147 - Thermal Vacuum Chamber with Training" in the industry category of technical training services. The contracting process, led by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, took place in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, owing to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and it has reached the award stage with the contract signed on 25th February 2025. The contract, valued at £14,000 net (£16,800 gross), was awarded to SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), with services to be delivered from 26th February 2025 to 28th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in advanced technical training and equipment supply, particularly those specialising in thermal vacuum chambers. Companies that are well-positioned to compete are those with a robust understanding of technical requirements in specialised scientific apparatus and the ability to deliver precise, high-quality training services. SMEs with a track record in aerospace, research, and satellite applications would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth, enabling them to enhance their portfolio and build valuable partnerships with central government bodies such as UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

***** 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007591-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 08:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007591-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007591-2025
  3rd March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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