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UKRI-4938 Cost Management Services - VULCAN 2020

UKRI

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-4938 Cost Management Services - VULCAN 2020" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of financial management consultancy services and aims to appoint a Cost Manager to support the extension and refurbishment of the Vulcan Facility located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 3rd July 2025. The contract period is set from 7th July 2025 to 3rd July 2028. This process has reached the award stage, with the award being published on 1st December 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaging in financial management consultancy services to expand their portfolios by working with a notable public organisation like UKRI. While the procurement process is complete, the opportunity suiting medium to large-sized enterprises provides engagement over a three-year period, allowing for strategic business development and potential long-term collaboration with public sector clients. As the selected supplier is Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited, large firms within the consultancy field might be particularly well-suited for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4938 Cost Management Services - VULCAN 2020

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract to appoint a Cost Manager to support the extension and refurbishment of the existing Vulcan Facility (R1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3299db4b-0d27-4bcc-9175-0b33f043cecd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a373e475-200b-4b9b-bd0b-c363d21686fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£274,851 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£274,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
UKRI
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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