---
title: "PS26028 - IMES 6 monthly inspection on board RRS SDA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064767"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# PS26028 - IMES 6 monthly inspection on board RRS SDA

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064767

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation for contract PS26028 involves the award of a service contract for the inspection of man riding equipment on board the RRS SDA. The tender, classified under the "Repair and maintenance services" category, targets enterprises capable of providing comprehensive inspection services. Located in Swindon, the buying organisation initiated this procurement without competition under a direct award process, finalised on 3rd February 2026, valued at £14,718 GBP. The procurement method was deemed below threshold, aligning with the legal framework referenced by the UK Public General Act of 2023.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises like IMES International Limited, the awarded supplier. With the contract focusing explicitly on repair and inspection roles, companies with expertise or existing operations in this field might find related future opportunities and supply chain advantages. Companies familiar with maritime equipment inspections are particularly well-positioned to offer supplementary services that support the RRS SDA inspection requirements.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Inspection of man riding equipment on board RRS SDA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010179-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 5 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,718 |

## 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 | IMES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 16:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010179-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010179-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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