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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4735 - Network Innovation Projects

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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12 Feb 2025 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has completed the award stage for the contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4735 - Network Innovation Projects", belonging to the Research Services industry category. The project, valued at £71,545, focuses on assessing the deployment and implementation of funded energy network innovation projects in Scotland, UK. Key dates include the contract start date on 12th February 2025 and the end date on 31st March 2025. The procurement process involved does not specify a particular procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy network innovation and research services, particularly those capable of delivering systematic appraisals and assessing the impact of innovations. While the project is not suitable for SMEs, it supports VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), making it ideal for large organisations with a strong expertise in research and innovation implementations. The contract with the University of Strathclyde highlights the potential for academic institutions and large research entities to secure similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4735 - Network Innovation Projects

Notice Description

The proposed project aims to deliver a systematic appraisal of the extent to which funded energy network innovation projects have been deployed/implemented, and identify possible factors influencing which projects do and don't reach deployment. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: Procurement contract (transparency) data - UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-208c4040-4cfa-47fc-bfd0-22aa2a693848
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ec5967-9cd0-41a6-8840-e0b919b487d2
Current Stage
Award
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,545 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,545 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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 1FL
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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