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title: "CSP25156 - Mooring ropes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055d2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-07-10"
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# CSP25156 - Mooring ropes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d2f

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## Summary

The public procurement process is conducted by UK Research and Innovation, focusing on the supply of bespoke mooring ropes. Operating within the industry category for goods, particularly under the classification of ropes, this process denotes a specific procurement need and location in Swindon, United Kingdom. As of July 2025, the procurement stage has reached completion, culminating in the award of the contract. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, due to the technical specificity required, effectively designated to DSM Group. The contract commenced on 10th July 2025 and is set to conclude by 18th August 2025.

This procurement presents limited direct business growth opportunities due to the bespoke nature and technical specificity necessitating the selection of a particular supplier. However, businesses specialising in similarly bespoke and technically specialised products may find synergy with the needs of similar public authorities. Companies that possess the capabilities to manufacture or supply specialised goods, especially in the rope industry, and who can meet unique government specifications, may focus on similar tenders in the future for potential growth and partnerships with key public sectors. The UK Research and Innovation as a central government authority provides a model for procurement practices in bespoke and technically demanding product categories.

## 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. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for bespoke mooring ropes to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039071-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2025 - 18 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,420 |

## 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 | DSM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39541110 - Rope

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 15:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039071-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039071-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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