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title: "CSP26709 - Service of water systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d500"
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# CSP26709 - Service of water systems

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d500

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "CSP26709 - Service of water systems," was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and was conducted at the national level across the United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, and no competition was held, given the technical specificity of the requirement. The contract was awarded to VWS (UK) LTD on 27th July 2026 and is set to commence on 1st November 2026, concluding on 31st October 2027.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for large-scale businesses that specialise in technical repair and maintenance, particularly in water systems. Although this specific tender was awarded without competition due to its unique requirements, it underscores the demand for specialised services that certain businesses can leverage to enter niche markets. Companies capable of providing alternative solutions or possessing proprietary technologies in similar fields may find pursuing future tenders in this sector advantageous for growth and diversification.

## 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 required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those services. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Service of water systems to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071113-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,622 |

## 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 | VWS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 10:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071113-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071113-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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