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PS25215 - Engineering Biology Responsible Innovation Implementation and Monitoring

DSIT

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17 Dec 2025 at 17:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement titled "PS25215 - Engineering Biology Responsible Innovation Implementation and Monitoring" has been awarded to RAND Europe Community Interest Company, facilitated by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This tender was initiated through a competitive process under the CCS RM2126 Research and Insights DPS and categorised within the "Research services" industry. The contract encompasses delivery across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Currently in the awardUpdate stage, the contract ran from 6th November 2025 to 5th March 2026, with a contract value outlined at £179,345 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services to engage with government initiatives in responsible innovation monitoring and implementation. The usage of a dynamic purchasing system enhances flexibility and accessibility for adept SMEs, presenting an excellent platform for companies capable of delivering innovative engineering biology solutions internationally. By aligning with DSIT's objectives, such businesses can leverage this experience to expand their footprint in the industry and establish collaborative relationships within public-sector procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25215 - Engineering Biology Responsible Innovation Implementation and Monitoring

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. DESNZ had a requirement for the provision of Engineering Biology Responsible Innovation Implementation and Monitoring which was advertised via the CCS RM2126 Research and Insights DPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a5fcd4c-2783-4fbc-a75e-42313403861e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6067ceda-bea9-4139-8e99-9892b0e9c515
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£179,345 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,845 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 5 Mar 2026 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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