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title: "CSP25692 - AEI Speed Reducer Gearbox Type R.G.D. 18 Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f666"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-16"
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# CSP25692 - AEI Speed Reducer Gearbox Type R.G.D. 18 Refurbishment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f666

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a non-competitive contract for the refurbishment of AEI Speed Reducer Gearbox Type R.G.D. 18, awarded under contract number CSP25692. The award was made to Maritime Cranes and Components Ltd due to technical reasons limiting competition. The contracting process is in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 16th December 2025 to 16th March 2026. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically couplings, and adheres to below-threshold procurement methods. The contractual agreement is valued at £14,590 and involves activities located within the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is tailored for businesses specialising in technical refurbishment who may not find competition due to niche expertise required. Maritime Cranes and Components Ltd, an SME, was identified as the sole capable supplier, emphasising the advantages smaller, specialised entities have in certain procurement scenarios. The direct procurement method underscores the importance of possessing unique skills or technologies in a competitive landscape, thus opening avenues for growth in highly specialised sectors for businesses that can offer exclusive or niche services.

## 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 services and works required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for AEI Speed Reducer Gearbox Type R.G.D. 18 Refurbishment to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083211-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,590 |

## 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 | MARITIME CRANES AND COMPONENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44167100 - Couplings

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083211-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083211-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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