---
title: "GSS25122 - Installation of Thrusters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fbf7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-04-02"
---

# GSS25122 - Installation of Thrusters

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fbf7

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed a direct procurement process for the "Installation of Thrusters" on the Sir David Attenborough Ship under the title GSS25122. Due to the absence of suitable competition, TURBOCHARGING UK LIMITED has been selected to supply the necessary services. This contract was signed on 31st March 2025, with an active period from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025. The procurement method used was below-threshold direct procurement without competition, classified under the industry category of upgrading services of ships (CPV code 50245000). The primary location for this procurement is within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in maritime upgrades and propulsion systems. Businesses with expertise in ship enhancement and maintenance, particularly those experienced with advanced thruster installations, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Furthermore, smaller enterprises (SMEs) like TURBOCHARGING UK LIMITED can leverage such specialised contracts to demonstrate their capability and potentially open doors to larger projects in the marine and shipbuilding industry. This procurement underscores the UK's commitment to modernising maritime infrastructure, providing growth potential for skilled businesses in this sector.

## 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 as only a particular supplier can supply the works required. UK Research & Innovation require the installation of thrusters on a propulsion system on the Sir David Attenborough Ship.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012519-2025 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,888 |

## 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 | TURBOCHARGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50245000 - Upgrading services of ships

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 12:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012519-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012519-2025
  2nd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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