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title: "CSP25103 - Annual Vessel Inspection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056891"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# CSP25103 - Annual Vessel Inspection

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056891

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CSP25103 - Annual Vessel Inspection" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This falls under the services industry category, specifically maritime safety inspection services. The procurement stage is complete, and it was conducted without competition due to technical reasons. The contract was awarded on 24th July 2025 and is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025, concluding by 30th September 2025. The procurement method used was direct, as the project was below the threshold and no competition was held.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime safety inspection services to build relationships with a high-profile central government body like UK Research and Innovation. Companies such as VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIMITED, which secured the contract, demonstrate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise are well-suited to such projects. Engaging in this sector could lead to further opportunities in government contracts, expanding the business's footprint in the public procurement space.

## 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. UK Research & Innovation require a vessel inspection on the RSS SDA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044081-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,630 |

## 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 | VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 08:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044081-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044081-2025
  30th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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