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title: "CSP26668 - Central Lubrication on Gentry"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c80d"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-10"
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# CSP26668 - Central Lubrication on Gentry

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c80d

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## Summary

In this public procurement process, UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, has issued a contract titled "CSP26668 - Central Lubrication on Gentry" under the industry category of services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was concluded that only a specific supplier, Kongsberg Maritime AS, could fulfil the technical requirements. This contract, valued at NOK 132,450, covers the repair and maintenance services of machinery, with a timeline from 7th July 2026 to 7th September 2026. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 7th July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the machinery maintenance sector, specifically those with expertise in central lubrication systems. Although the procurement was awarded without competition, it highlights the potential for businesses to demonstrate unique technical capabilities or niche specialties that could appeal in similar scenarios. Companies able to offer specialised repair and maintenance services, particularly those capable of handling complex technical demands under direct procurement methods, would be well-suited to pursue this type of contract in the future. Additionally, partnerships with other businesses and engaging in collaborative ventures could enhance opportunities for securing such contracts.

## 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. Details notice for central lubrication on gentry .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064946-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 7 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,450 |

## 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 | KONGSBERG MARITIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 07:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064946-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064946-2026
  10th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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