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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4217 NQCC Consultancy TM one

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Sep 2024 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council, has completed a procurement process under the tender ID BIP889634763 for specialist consultancy services related to the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded on 12 September 2024 to Tom Murdoch Consulting, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Cheltenham. The procurement falls under the category of research and development services and consultancy, with the award indicating the contract period from 13 September 2024 to 31 August 2025. The consultancy services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in research and development services within the science and technology sectors. As the project involves niche expertise, companies with a strong background in quantum computing and related consultancy services stand to benefit the most. Additionally, as the contract was awarded to an SME, it signifies a potential opening for other small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise in future related tenders by UKRI and similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4217 NQCC Consultancy TM one

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council had a requirement for Specialist Consultancy work for NQCC. Due to the nature of the requirement there was only 1 suitable supplier. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dc954b9-5b02-47aa-92ba-9dcc41948313
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a75956cd-13b0-4313-a4ab-0cc6474f6b29
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOM MURDOCH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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