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title: "CSP26581 - Floatation spheres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b0fb"
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# CSP26581 - Floatation spheres

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b0fb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26581 - Floatation spheres" was initiated by UK Research and Innovation and executed through a direct purchase method conducted without competition, due to specific technical requirements. The contract was awarded to R.S. AQUA LIMITED for the supply of Vitrovex Eddygrip buoyancy and its delivery. This award was part of a procurement process under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The primary industry category involved is the provision of goods, specifically marker buoys, with delivery slated across the United Kingdom. Signed on 8th June 2026, the contract commenced on 9th June and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026.

This specific tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment, particularly within the niche of flotation and buoyancy solutions. Although this particular contract was awarded through a non-competitive process, similar procurement processes may arise that require specialised technical capabilities, making it essential for innovative, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the marine and aquatic sectors to remain vigilant. The conclusion of this contract without competition highlights the demand for unique technical solutions, presenting an excellent growth opportunity for entities capable of offering such specialised goods.

## 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, services or works required. Contract details notice for the supply of Vitrovex Eddygrip Buoyancy and delivery to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054351-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,720 |

## 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 | R.S. AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34515100 - Marker buoys

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054351-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054351-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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