---
title: "GSS25240 - Complete Control system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f8f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-03-26"
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# GSS25240 - Complete Control system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f8f1

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the supply of a Complete Control system for a Plug and Play winch controller spare for the pre-existing MERMAC Ice winch system. This procurement process, identified as GSS25240, was conducted using a direct method without competition due to the specific technical requirements of the project. The winning supplier is Macartney UK Ltd, located in Dyce, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 3rd March 2025 and will run until 31st July 2025. The total value of the contract is £22,218.36, inclusive of VAT.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers within the underwater technology industry who can meet unique technical specifications. Companies specialising in advanced control systems, winch technology, and marine equipment may find similar opportunities lucrative. Although this specific contract was awarded directly, demonstrating technical prowess and the ability to fulfil precise requirements could position businesses favourably for future tenders within central government public authority projects, especially those managed by organisations like UKRI and UK Shared Business Services Ltd.

## 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, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. Award notice for the Supply of Complete Control system for Plug and play winch controller spare for the pre-existing MERMAC Ice winch system to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011329-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,515 |

## 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 | MACARTNEY UK LTD (MACARTNEY UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42141410 - Winches

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011329-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011329-2025
  26th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.macartney.com/
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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