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title: "CSP26308 - RRS SDA Helideck Certification - FSE Attendance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f63"
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published: "2026-03-19"
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# CSP26308 - RRS SDA Helideck Certification - FSE Attendance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f63

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, focuses on the contract titled "CSP26308 - RRS SDA Helideck Certification - FSE Attendance." This contract is categorised under 'Repair and maintenance services of ships' and operates without competition due to the specific nature of the required work. The location is specified as the United Kingdom, with key activities happening in Swindon and Aberdeen. The procurement method is direct, and the tender process has been concluded, as the contract is already active and signed on 4th March 2026 with an end date of 26th June 2026. The contract involves services valued at £13,540.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses involved in ship maintenance services, particularly those specialised in helideck certifications. It is tailored for SMEs and would suit businesses that have specific expertise in the sector, such as the awarded supplier, Helideck Certification Agency Ltd. Given the direct procurement method and the absence of competition, businesses that have a history of collaboration with UK Research and Innovation or possess niche expertise in servicing ships will find this an advantageous growth opportunity. The contracting authority, UK Research and Innovation, has central government connections, offering a valuable avenue for future projects in similar sectors.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to the specific work that is needed and the prior work being done by this supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025362-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,540 |

## 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 | HELIDECK CERTIFICATION AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025362-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025362-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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