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PS25215 - Engineering Biology Responsible Innovation Implementation and Monitoring

DSIT

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17 Dec 2025 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a procurement process titled "PS25215 - Engineering Biology Responsible Innovation Implementation and Monitoring" within the research services sector. This award notice follows a competitive procurement exercise leveraged through the CCS RM2126 Research and Insights DPS, a selective procurement method utilising a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £179,345, covers services extending across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a contract period from 6th November 2025 to 5th March 2026. This procurement highlights DSIT as the buying organisation, with the contract awarded to RAND Europe Community Interest Company as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in research services, particularly those focusing on engineering biology and responsible innovation. As a selective procurement, it suits SMEs looking to grow their presence in both domestic and international markets. The partnership with RAND Europe Community Interest Company indicates potential collaborations in advancing responsible innovation practices, providing a platform for contributing to critical developments in the industry. Business entities with capabilities in research services are well-positioned to derive strategic growth through such public procurement contracts.

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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

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
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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
£179,345 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 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

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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